The Blue-Ribbon Committee convened by the West Allis/West Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce has chosen P&H Mining Equipment as its Business of the Year and Mary Pat Morris as the Citizen of the Year.
P&H Mining Equipment was founded in 1884, and its headquarters remain at the intersection of Miller Park Way and West National Avenue. The company has been very active in the community, according to the committee.
P&H became involved with the Silver City Main Street at its inception in February 2005. Since then, P&H has contributed more than $30,000 in in-kind services, including graphic design, marketing, leadership expertise and stage design for the Concert in the Park series. P&H employees also volunteer to help.
Morris and her late husband, Jerry Morris, who was a senior design engineer at Allis-Chalmers (later Siemens), raised their family in West Allis. Their sons also are raising their families in West Allis.
Morris has served West Allis on the Plan Commission and the Community Development Authority and is currently the chairwoman of the City Ethics Board. She has volunteered for many community projects.
"I am humbled to be chosen Citizen of the Year. Forgive me if I use this pulpit to encourage everyone to look outward. When you do, I am sure you'll find your own corner of the world to make better for yourself and future generations."
Other nominees for the awards this year included the Columbus Club, Culver's of West Milwaukee, Poblocki Sign Co., QPS Companies, Ron Ziolecki, and Tony C's Bakery & Deli.
The award winners and nominees will be recognized on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the chamber's annual meeting from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 1800 S. 92nd St.
West Allis/West Milwaukee Chamber announces awards
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