Thank You To The Following Sponosors:
Congratulations to the following 2011 Annual Meeting Award Winners:
Citizen of the Year
Steve Chapman, Islanda Vista
Ashby Ward Pioneer of the Year
David Brittain, Brittain Resort Management
Volunteer of the Year
Cindy Ott, Horry-Georgetown Technical College
Hospitality of the Year
Donna Hollingsworth, Springmaid Beach Resort
Ambassador of the Year
Abbey Brink, WFXB Fox 43 TV
Ann DeBock Leadership Award
Barbara Blain-Olds
Young Professional of the Year
Julie Kopnicky, United Way of Horry County
Community Service Award
Fidelity Broadcasting - Easy Radio 105.9
and Movin 94.5
Business Innovation Award
Pool Services Corp.
Operating Green Award
Murrells Inlet Marsh Walk
Small Business of the Year
South Atlantic Bank
Past Annual Meeting Award Winners
2010 Winners
Citizen of the Year - Danny Isaac
Ashby Ward Pioneer of the Year - Calvin Gilmore
Volunteer of the Year - Deanne Johnson
Young Professional of the Year - O'Neil McCoy
Hospitality Employee of the Year - Maggie Sullivan/ Ocean Reef Resort
Community Service Award - Sheraton Broadway Plantation
Business Innovation Award - Agape Senior of the Grand Strand
Operating Green Award - Drunken Jack's/ Inlet Affairs
Small Business of the Year - Full Steam Ahead, Inc. Fire & Water Restoration
Ambassador of the Year - Marty Keene
Organization of Excellence - Coastal Carolina University
Ann DeBock Leadership Award - William Pritchard
40 Years of Chamber Membership Recognition - Coca Cola Bottling Co.
2009 Winners
Young Professional of the Year
Jenifer Sweat
FSA-Full Steam Ahead Inc. Fire and Water Restoration
Community Service
Burroughs & Chapin Company
Business Innovation
Carolina Improv Company
Operating Green Award
Brookgreen Gardens
Small Business of the Year
Croissants Bistro & Bakery
Volunteer of the Year
Julie Kopnicky
United Way of Horry County
Chairman's Choice Awards
Santee Cooper
Citizen of the Year
Woody Crosby
Ashby Ward Pioneer Award
James Benton
LGS Ann Debock Award
Greg Everett
Ambassador of the Year
Jenafor Braley
Hospitality Employee of the Year
Michele "Micki" Sisson
Island Vista
2008
Hospitality Employee of the Year Rodney Grant Springmaid Beach Resort
Young Professional of the Year Chris Butler Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede Dinner & Show
Community Service Myrtle Beach Pelicans
Business Innovation Croissants Bistro & Bakery
Business Image DDC Engineers Inc.
Small Business of the Year GS Magazine
Citizen of the Year Wayne Gray
Ashby Ward Pioneer of the Year Thomas "Tom" J. Rogers
Ambassador of the Year Jenafor Braley
Leadership Grand Strand's 2008 Ann DeBock Leadership Award David Brittain
Volunteer of the Year Shannon Camp
2007
Business Image Ripley's Aquarium
Business Innovation Classic Home Building and Design, Inc.
Small Business Target Media
Community Service Hall Custom Homes/Custom Classic Home Building & Design, Inc.
Hospitality Employee of the Year Sue Pariseau Ripley's Boulevard Attractions
Ambassador of the Year Fidencia Pla Keller Williams Realty
Volunteer of the Year Lyn Smith Capt. Dick's Marina
Leadership Grand Strand's 2007 Ann DeBock Leadership Award Dennis Wade The Jackson Companies
Citizen of the Year Greg Everett Myrtle Beach Herald
Ashby Ward Pioneers of the Year Mary Emily and Nelson Jackson The Jackson Companies
2006
Business Innovation Shredright Corp.
Community Service Sam's Club
Business Image Waccamaw Community Hospital
Small Business Shredright Corp.
Ambassador of the Year Annette Litteken Avon independent sales representative
Volunteer of the Year Kermit "K2" Gibson Sam's Club
Hospitality Employee of the Year Bryan Barnes Springmaid Beach Resort
Citizen of the Year Dr. Gerrita Postlewait
Ashby Ward Pioneer of the Year Cecil Brandon, Jr.
2005
Hospitality Employee Emma Grate Dayton House Resort
Business Innovation Award World Tour Golf Links
Community Service Award Associated Insurors
Business Image Award Brookgreen Gardens
Small Business Award FastSigns
Ambassador of the Year Jenafor Braley
Volunteer of the Year Diane DeVaughn Stokes
2004
Hospitality Employee Early Ayers Ocean Park Resort
Business Innovation Award Benji's Bed & Breakfast
Community Service Award Grand Strand Humane Society
Business Image Award GS Magazine
Small Business Award The Cypress Inn
Ambassador of the Year Annette Litteken
Volunteer of the Year Doris Whiteley
2003
Hospitality Employee Eddie Williams Hampton Inn
Business Innovation Award Waccamaw Community Hospital
Community Service Award Jackson Companies
Business Image Award Inlet Square Mall
Ambassador of the Year Ian Robinson
2002
Hospitality Employee Vernell Ramsey Springmaid Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center
Business Innovation Award Strand Regional Specialty Associates
Community Service Award Citizens Against Spouse Abuse
Business Image Award Grand Strand Humane Society
Ambassador of the Year Annette Litteken
2001
Hospitality Employee Sandy Sloan Hampton Inn-Broadway at the Beach
Business Innovation Award Santee Cooper
Community Service Award Crabby Mike's Seafood
Business Image Award Carolina Opry
Ambassador of the Year Heather Finley