Habersham County District 1 Commissioner Bruce Palmer was recently given a prestigious award from the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission.
According to a press release from the GMRC, Palmer was presented on Friday, Dec. 1, the commission's 2023 Elected Official of the Year Award.
The award winner is chosen annually by the senior management staff of the GMRC, and is presented to an elected official who has demonstrated leadership, support and vision for the Georgia Mountains Regional Commission.
Palmer has served on the GMRC Council for two years and currently serves as the Secretary for the GMRC Council.
"Bruce Palmer sets an outstanding example of the strong determination, bold ideas, and the incredible amount of grit it takes to get things done in government," Heather Feldman, GMRC Executive Director said. "His pride for his community is unwavering and his humble personality is admired by all.”
“It is an honor to be named Elected Official of the Year for Georgia Mountain Regional Commission at tonight’s Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner," Palmer said following the meeting at the Dillard House on Friday. "It was very unexpected. I am thankful for the opportunity to serve on GMRC and represent Habersham County and its citizens. I would also like to congratulate others that were recognized tonight.”
Other awards presented included the following:
- Appointed Official of the Year – Mitch Griggs, Union County Development Authority Director
- GMRC Employee of the Year – Ms. Danielle Avelar
- Council Member of the Year – Deborah Mack, Hall County Private Sector Representative
