SYRACUSE — Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards banquet returned to Oakwood Resort Tuesday, Jan. 26, where it honored many local businesses and individuals within the Wawasee area. And this year the chamber utilized a different approach for doing so: opening nominations to its members.

By SYRACUSE-WAWASEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce sponsored a lamppost decorating contest. In this year’s contest, 13 businesses and organizations participated . Judging for the contest was on Monday and prizes were given to first place through third place. Awards were free or discounted chamber membership. First Place NAPA Auto Parts …read more.