chamber_of_commerce_awardAsbury Theological Seminary was recognized as the 2014 Jessamine County Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year at the Chamber’s annual banquet on January 22, 2015. “This award is presented to a business or organization that goes above and beyond in our community – setting high goals and reaching them – and representing our community both near and far,” said Kim Dyer in the presentation. “The Business of the Year award is given to show that the Chamber believes in what you are doing and supports you all the way.”

 The award was accepted by Bryan Blankenship, Vice President of Finance and Administration, on behalf of the Seminary.

 Asbury Seminary has been in Wilmore, Kentucky, since its founding in 1923. Beginning with just 3 students, the Seminary has grown to an enrollment of over 1,500 students, representing 89 denominations and 39 countries. In addition to its campus in Wilmore, the Seminary has a physical campus in Orlando, Florida and an on-line community of students located around the world. The Seminary offers master’s and doctoral degrees, and its 10,000 alumni are engaged globally in a variety of Christian ministries, including serving as pastors, counselors, teachers, church-planters, missionaries, denominational leaders, and leaders of non-profit ministries.

 The Seminary is one of the largest employers in Wilmore and strives to be a good neighbor. Recent married and single housing facilities have attracted more students to living in Wilmore and the recent upgrade of a city street and new entry boulevard to the Seminary facilities resulted from a partnership with federal, state, and city governments.

“It is a singular honor for Asbury to receive this award from the Jessamine Chamber of Commerce,” responded Asbury Seminary President Timothy Tennent, “ particularly since there are so many outstanding and worthy businesses throughout the county. We deeply appreciate this award and dedicate ourselves anew to continuous improvement as an institution and business dedicated to service, not only to those in the county, but throughout the world.”