LOWVILLE, N.Y. — Naturally Lewis has announced the nominees for its 2025 Naturally Lewis Membership Awards and is accepting votes from the public on them through Oct. 24.

It’s a chance for community members to have their say and help recognize Naturally Lewis member businesses and organizations that have made significant contributions to the community this year.

The nominees for this year’s awards have demonstrated “exceptional dedication” to the growth and prosperity of Lewis County, Naturally Lewis said. Each nominee has met the criteria set forth by Naturally Lewis, demonstrating their commitment to revitalization, job creation, quality of life, and tourism. All nominees are active Naturally Lewis members.

Naturally Lewis will announce the winners at its Membership Awards Night on Nov. 19.

Voting for the 2025 Naturally Lewis Membership Awards programs is available at: naturallylewis.com/events/membership-awards-night.

Awards and nominees

The Naturally Lewis Business of the Year Award honors a business that contributes to greater economic growth and development in a variety of ways (i.e. increasing the tax base), getting involved in the community, and continuously improving itself to remain competitive. Those nominated are:

• Jeb’s Restaurant — resilience and revitalization
• QubicaAMF — project pinfall
• Red Barn Meats — smokehouse and retail expansion

The Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes an entrepreneur whose vision and leadership have not only achieved substantial business success, but have also significantly contributed to economic growth and development in Lewis County. Those nominated are:

• Evan Jennings — Quantify Consulting & Nexus Coworking
• Christina and Wendy Meleshchuk — Crumbs Bakeshop + The Flour Loft
• Scott and Ingrid Moshier — Wolff’s Body Shop, Monnat & Nortz, Old Croghan Engine House, & Moving Mountains Café

The Discover Tug Hill Award is for tourism-based members that promote Lewis County to residents and tourists alike as the ideal place to live, work, and play. The winner of this award should bring visitors from over 50 miles away to Lewis County, provide opportunities for Lewis County residents, and promote Lewis County as a recreation destination. Those nominated are:

• Cedar Creek Campgrounds — campground expansion
• Good Ol’ Wishy’s — celebrating 30 years of service
• Lewis County Dept. of Recreation, Forestry & Parks — revitalized Singing Waters Campground

The Community Excellency Award recognizes a standout project or program led by a Lewis County community organization that demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and enhancing the community. Those nominated are:

• Encompass Recreation + Adirondack Foothills Cycling Club — All Kids Bike Program
• NRCIL — Bridges Out of Poverty
• North Country Family Health Center — Lowville acquisition and expansion
• RT Federal Credit Union — Lyons Falls branch expansion