The Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce announced the 2025 Sidlo
Award recipient, Dennis Doutt, on Tuesday December 16, 2025 at
Business After Hours hosted by Peoples Bank.
The award is named for John Sidlo, an early Cambridge Chamber
President who doubled the membership during the Great Depression, a 10-
year period that was arguably the worst economic decade the nation had
ever experienced.

The Sidlo Award recognizes a community member who has a proven
history and record over an extended period of vision, leadership and
legacy. “The community is better today because of the work and efforts of
those that we honor with this award. Without them, our community would
be less than it is today. Dennis Doutt is the exemplary model of
volunteerism! Dennis is very active in the community and passionate about
our town. He gives freely of his time, as well as financially, to support
numerous local organizations. Our community is a better place because of
the work that Dennis does in Guernsey County,” said Jennifer Vincent,
President of the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce.

In addition to being an active member of the Cambridge Area Chamber of
Commerce board for several decades, Dennis has served as past
president and remains an ever-present face at meetings, after-hours
events, ribbon cuttings, and grand openings. Since his retirement from The
Community Bank in February 2024, he continues to serve the Chamber in
an independent capacity. Dennis also devotes his efforts to The Grace
Pantry Board, where he serves as treasurer; the Guernsey Residential
Board; Mid-East Ohio Vocational Board, and the East Guernsey School
Board, where he served as president several times and was honored at the
state level for his years of service. He is a life member of Center United
Methodist Church, serving as treasurer and board member, a Southeastern
Ohio Regional Medical Center donor, and a former member of the Port

Authority loan review committee. Dennis began his banking career during
his last year of high school and served many years at local banks, earning
numerous honors for his dedication to the community and those he served.

A graduate of Buckeye Trail High School, Dennis continues his unwavering
commitment to his alma mater through long-term service on the East
Guernsey School Board, chaperoning school trips, and volunteering with
the Buckeye Trail Band Boosters. He ensures that both home and visiting
bands receive meals at every home game and has spent countless hours—
and dollars—helping grow the band program by writing grants to secure
new instruments and uniforms for students. Recently, at a Chamber event,
Dennis was asked how many boards he still volunteers with since his
retirement. His casual response was, “Oh, I think I am down to about 21.”
These accomplishments represent just a few examples of Dennis’
generosity and steadfast commitment to the community he serves and to
its youth.

On behalf of the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce and the Board of
Directors, congratulations Dennis Doutt and thank you for your continued
vision, leadership and legacy for Guernsey County.