Awards

Year 2021 Nominations

Each year, the Henry County Chamber of Commerce recognizes excellence by presenting awards to leaders chosen for their exemplary leadership and dedication to improving our community. An outstanding award winner is chosen in the categories as follows:

Business of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

W.L. "Billy" Carter Community Service Award

Young Professional of the Year Award

Microbusiness Excellence of the Year Award

Nonprofit Agency of the Year

The award winners for the Year 2021 will be announced at Eagle's Landing County Club on Friday, February 11, 2021, at 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM..

Year 2020 Community Awards

Business of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Piedmont Henry Hospital

Lilly Henley, Chief Executive Officer

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Volunteer of the Year

Sharon Ponder, Vice President of Finance

Bennett International Group

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W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

Keith McBrayer, Sheriff (Retired)

Henry County

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Citizen of the Year

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

June Wood, Former Chair

Henry County Board of Commissioners

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Year 2021 Annual Awards Criteria

Business of the Year – Recognizes a business that stands out among peers in the business community as a leading organization both in its approach to business and in service to the community. The recipient should demonstrate excellence in overall business operation, including customer service, employee development/relations, site aesthetics, marketing, integrity, innovation and community contribution. The recipient must be a member in good standing of the Henry County Chamber of Commerce and operational for a minimum of three years.
Billy Carter Public Service Award – Recipient must serve in an elected, appointed or employed public position; award based primarily on services and benefits rendered to other people and to the community as a whole – beyond excellence in one’s own position. The recipient must have compiled an extraordinary record of public service in Henry County. Lifetime accomplishments considered with particular emphasis on the last five years.
Volunteer of the Year – Recognizes an outstanding person who has given significantly of his or her time and expertise to the Henry County Chamber of Commerce. The recipient must be recognized as a role model for other volunteers and has made a marked improvement to the Chamber as a result of their volunteer effort.
Citizen of the Year Award – Recognizes many years of unselfish service to Henry County, above and beyond excellence in one’s own profession, business, service or enterprise. The recipient must be of the highest moral and ethical character, well respected in the community, and outstanding in his or her commitment and dedication to improving the quality of life for Henry County citizens.

Leaders – Serving our community

Each year the Henry County Chamber of Commerce recognizes excellence by presenting awards to recipients chosen for their exemplary leadership and dedication to improving our community.

Year 2019 Community Awards

Business of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

15th Street Pizza & Pub

Patrick and Katie McHugh

Volunteer of the Year

Laura Turner, Chief Development Officer

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

Susan Crumbley

Retired Executive Director

Connecting Henry

Citizen of the Year

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

Frankie Hopper

U.S. Army (Retired)

Our Distinguished Year 2018 Awards Honorees

Business of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

RAM-Tech PC Solutions

Morrelle McCrary, CEO

Volunteer of the Year

Bob Van Dunk, CEO

Veterans Support Group

Citizen of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

David Gill, President & CEO

Henry County Chamber of Commerce

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

A.J. ('Buddy') Welch, Jr.

(Awarded Posthumously)

W. L. "BILLY" CARTER PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

W. L. "BILLY" CARTER PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

The family of A.J. ('Buddy') Welch, Jr., accepted the award on his behalf.

About the Chamber

The Henry County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the business climate and making our community the best place to live, work and play.

Through our efforts in membership, economic development, and advocacy, we create the environment to help our members prosper and succeed through a proactive working partnership with all levels of government and community organizations to achieve a strong local economy and high quality of life.

The Henry County Chamber of Commerce recognizes excellence each year by presenting awards to recipients chosen for their exemplary leadership and dedication to improving our community.

Conventions & Visitors Bureau Staff

Laura Luker

Director of Tourism
Henry County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Website

lluker@VisitHenryCountyGeorgia.com
(770) 692-7954

Leo Solomon

Laura Luker

Digital Marketing Manager
Henry County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Website lsolomon@visithenrycountygeorgia.com
(770) 692-7953

Janna Szeto

Laura Luker

Janna Szeto

Partner Relations Manager
Henry County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Website jszeto@visithenrycountygeorgia.com
(770) 692-7953

Annual Awards of Distinction and Recognition

Year 2021 Nominations

Year 2020 Community Awards

Business of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

Citizen of the Year

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

Year 2021 Annual Awards Criteria

Leaders – Serving our community

Year 2019 Community Awards

Business of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

Citizen of the Year

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

Our Distinguished Year 2018 Awards Honorees

Business of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

Citizen of the Year

Volunteer of the Year

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

W. L. "BILLY" CARTER PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

W. L. "Billy" Carter Public Service Award

W. L. "BILLY" CARTER PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD

Not just a membership. it's a partnership.

About the Chamber

Chamber Staff

Joseph E. Henning

Joseph E. Henning

Joseph E. Henning

Gary Sparrow

Joseph E. Henning

Joseph E. Henning

Barbara Ingram

Joseph E. Henning

Barbara Ingram

Phyllis Reeves

Conventions & Visitors Bureau Staff

Laura Luker

Laura Luker

Laura Luker

Leo Solomon

Laura Luker

Laura Luker

Janna Szeto

Laura Luker

Janna Szeto

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