The Tulsa Regional Chamber raised a glass to some of city’s best entrepreneurs and legacy companies Thursday night at its Tulsa Small Business Awards.

WeStreet Ice Center hosted about 420 people at the celebration, which was emceed by LeAnne Taylor, News On 6 anchor and co-host of Six In The Morning.

It marked the second consecutive year the awards show, formerly a daytime event, was held in the evening.

Taking home top prize was Ethos Architects President and CEO Sarah Gould, who was named Small Business Person of the Year.

“This is pretty overwhelming, I will not lie,” Gould said. “It is an honor to be here, yes, as a small business owner but also as a Tulsan.

“Small businesses make our community strong. We care about the community that we are working in, and we are dedicated to making it better.”

Honored besides Gould Thursday night were ProRecruiters’ Liz Brolick (Diverse Business Champion); TGI Enterprises’ Tracy Copeland (Entrepreneurial Success); Woodland West Pet Resort’s Kent Clark (Family-Owned Business); Midwest Precision Inc.’s Brian Miller (Manufacturer of the Year); and Method Group’s Josh Kunkel (Young Entrepreneur).

The Tulsa Small Business Connection, a program of the Tulsa Regional Chamber, spearheaded the awards, whose nominees went through an application process judged by chamber of commerce professionals from outside the region.

Also honored Thursday was Chamber President and CEO Mike Neal, who was recognized as Oklahoma Small Business Champion by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

As emcee, Taylor poked fun at her television persona, delivering comedic bits first in pajama bottoms and later in curlers.

“As a morning anchor, I have to be up in about…45 minutes,” she said at the close of the program. “So, if you’ll excuse me, LeAnne is past her bedtime.”

Each award winner received a video tribute.

Gould has helped transform Oklahoma’s architectural landscape. As president and CEO of Ethos, she has guided the firm through a strategic expansion, which includes the launch of a second office in Oklahoma City.

With more than 70 employees and a 36-year legacy, Ethos, formerly KKT Architects, has continued to expand and innovate.

“I just want to say how grateful I am to be honored tonight with other amazing honorees,” Gould said. It’s very humbling.

“I’m thankful for the Tulsa (Regional) Chamber. (Chamber President and CEO) Mike, you guys are amazing. You do so much for Tulsa and the business community, and you make us all stronger.”