The awards that were handed out included those for Small Business of the Year, Family Business of the Year, Silver Shovel Winners, the Distinguished Community Service Award and the President's Award recipients. Chamber officers, Leadership Hall County participants and other outstanding volunteers were recognized as well.
A Champagne Reception followed the program in Yonah Hall and on the front lawn of Brenau University. The event was sponsored by BB&T, Georgia Power Company and Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc.
Award Recognition:
W.G. Mealor Chairman's Award:
Rob Fowler, Turner Wood & Smith
Anita Scott, Northeast Georgia Medical Center & Health System
Distinguished Community Service Award:
Ray McRae, retired Chairman, Regions Bank
Family Businesses of the Year:
Lawson Air Conditioning & Plumbing, Inc.
Rochester & Associates
Small Businesses of the Year
Electronic Sales
Poor Richards Restaurant
Silver Shovel Award Winners:
Tanya Applebaum, Junior Achievement of Georgia
Dianne Baughcum, RAD Services
Jennifer Gabriel, Network Communications Solutions
Susie Graybeal, Community Volunteer
Karl Keller, SunDance Products
Sabrina Mills, United Community Bank
Connie Propes , Community Volunteer
Gordon Sawyer, Sawyer Innovations
Elizabeth Umberson, ZF Industries
(Source: Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce.)
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