(Cleveland)- The White County Chamber of Commerce Wednesday held their 36th annual membership luncheon at The Bridge Church in Cleveland.
During the meeting, several people were recognized with awards from the chamber. Todd Marks, 2020-21 Chairman of the Board of Directors announced the winners. White County Commissioner Terry Goodger was presented with the 2021 Civic Merit Award.
Volunteer of the Year award went to chamber board member Chuck Edwards for his many years of dedicated service.
The chamber presented this year’s Entrepreneur of the year award to Chad and Tyanna Jackson, they own several Helen businesses.
Helen’s Cowboys and Angels Restaurant and Bar was honored with the Business of the Year award. (not pictured- unable to attend)
Other awards included the Citizens of the Year award that went to Todd Marks.
A new award announced this year was the Neal Walden Public Safety Award, which was presented to White County Public Safety Director, David Murphy.
Chamber members heard reports on this past year’s work and chamber goals for the coming year. Jason Hogan will serve as board chairman for the 2021-22 year.