The 68th annual Community Awards Ceremony and Gala was held last Thursday, April 13, at the Blackshear Railroad Depot. The theme for this year’s gala was Pierce the Night under Havana Lights. The event is hosted annually by the Pierce County Chamber of Commerce.
-Photos courtesy Scott Beahan, Shutterly Perfect Photography
Orin Bennett (left) and Phil Bennett (right) receive the Farmers of the Year award.
Cassie Davis, Chamber Executive Director, (left) presents the Community Bright Spot Award to Christi Pitts (right).
A large crowd gathered in the newly renovated Railroad Depot for the event — under the Havana lights.
Cassie Davis, Chamber Executive Director, (left) presents the Huel P. Walker Educator of the Year award to John Ratliff (right).
Members of this year’s Leadership Pierce Class were recognized. They include l-r Jerry Vandergriff, Jaime Williamson, Shannon Malone, Sarah McIntosh, Gena Harris, Tina White, Sandy Peacock, Ashley Ramey, Bruce Carter and Chris Bond.
Cassie Davis, Chamber Executive Director, (left) presents the S. Dow Nimmer award to Malayna Wetherington (right).
Cassie Davis, Chamber Executive Director, (left) presents the Dr. Katherine Hendry Community Health Award to Paige King (right).
Citizen of the Year Pat Park makes a point during her thank you speech.
Shown l-r Cassie Davis, Chamber Executive Director, presents Jimmy Stewart, Mary Stewart Bishop and Amy Stewart Fletcher of Stewart Candy Company the Business Leader of the Year Award.
