Dexter 2013 Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet
Monday, January 27, 2014
Amy Ellinghouse
The Annual Chamber awards were presented Saturday night, Jan. 25 to local industry, business, an organization and to two local educators.
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Educator of the Year - Debbie Essner
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Larry Speight of "Black Island Band," who furnished the entertainment for the evening.
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Melanie Stoelting, also an Educator of the Year recipient.
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Industry of the Year - Republic Services - Allied - Lemons Landfill
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Business of the Year -First Midwest Bank
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Small Business of the Year - Young Real Estate, LLC
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Sen. Doug Libla, Bud Parks, Chamber President Jackie McKuin, and Sammy Huey. Parks and Huey represent the Stoddard County Park Board, designated the Organization of the Year.
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Sen Doug Libla was on hand to present resolutions to all award recipients and to address the crowd prior to the award presentations.
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Outgoing Chamber Board members, Mendy Bell and Scott Nelson.
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Leadership Program attendees with their certificates.
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Chamber President Jackie McKuin
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Statesman General Manager Bobby Greer is shown with Citizen of the Year award recipient, Sammy Huey, and Sen. Libla.