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Awards presented at 2022 Chamber banquet

There were lots of smiles when area business families who hadn't been able to get together in three years because of the COVID-19 Pandemic gathered for the 2022 annual Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce banquet Tuesday evening at Lindsey Wilson College.

This was the first Chamber meeting in Cranmer Dining Center in those three years and it is hoped to be the first of many to come. In years past the meetings were held at lunchtime so members could enjoy a meal, business meeting, and get right back to work. The wide array of food choices from meats, vegetables and breads, to the expansive salad and dessert bars, have been missed.

Singer/Songwriter Michael Webb, son of Dr. George and Elizabeth Webb, was the guest speaker. Before his musical presentation, he shared about his life growing up in Columbia and memories of many who influenced him toward a lifetime career in the music world. (His story will be printed separately from this report.)



An asterisk is placed by the winner in each of the following categories showing all the nominees for the 2022 Chamber of Commerce annual awards. Congratulations to all:

AGRICULTURIST OF THE YEAR - DAB Farm, Tim Baker, Greg Burton, Charles Giles, Reece Giles, *Kirby Hancock, and Ben Loy.

BUSINESS/ PROFESSIONAL MAN OF THE YEAR - Dr. Jacob Burton, *Landon Edwards, Dan Franklin, Tommy Grider, Alex Hancock, David Martin, and Bruce White.

BUSINESS/PROFESSIONAL WOMAN OF THE YEAR - Leanna Bennett, Sheila Bryant, RPh, *Danette Hancock, LaGene Sexton, Jessica Thomas, Tina Cook Thomas, Vanessa Tucker, Amy Walker and Dr. Sarai Williams.

BUSINESS/INDUSTRY OF THE YEAR - Adair County Health Department, Adair Drug, *Don Franklin Ford, Hancock Tire, Janes Heating and Cooling, Nanwood Market, Sexton and Cox, and Walker Realty.

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR - Debbie Bradshaw, Sommer Brown, Alice Curry, Gerald Hadley, Molly Miller, Angie Smith and *JR Thompson.

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR - David Denton, Amber Hobaugh, *Josh McKinney, Luke Meadows, Ashley Roy, Lana Roy, Jessica Thomas, Stephen Thomas, Vanessa Tucker.

HEALTH ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR - *Easton Bryant, PharmD, Dr. Ronald P. Rogers, Community Medical Services, Donna Jones and Nikki Loy.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR - *Steven Baker, Elizabeth Ballou, Robert Flowers, Vicky Pike, Michael Watson and 3Trees Church.


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Landon Edwards is Business/Professional Man of Year



2022-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Voted by fellow Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce members, the Business and Professional Man of the Year is PVA Landon Edwards. Pictured from left are his friend Dennis Loy who introduced him as the winner in the category, Landon, along with Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes, State Senator Max Wise, Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots, and State Representative-elect, Amy Neighbors.

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Danette Hancock is Business/Professional Woman of Year



2022-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
The Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce Business/Professional Woman Of The Year is Danette Hancock. Pictured from left are: Ann Martin who introduced her as the winner, Danette, Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes, State Senator Max Wise, Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots, and State Representative-elect, Amy Neighbors.

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Kirby Hancock voted Agriculturist of the Year



2022-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
The Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist Of The Year is Kirby Hancock. He is pictured with Brittany Smith who introduced him as the winner, and Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes, State Senator Max Wise, Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots, and State Representative-elect, Amy Neighbors.

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The main awards in life are family



2022-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
At the Chamber awards banquet, little Eli Franklin was safe in the arms of his Granddad Ed who hasn't stopped smiling since the birth of his first grandchild 18 months ago. Eli's Great Grandmother Barbara gives him a wave. The Franklin Ford family has been part of the Columbia Adair Chamber of Commerce and local business community since it was started by Don and Barbara.

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JR Thompson is Educator of the Year



2022-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
ACHS Principal Chad Parnell accepted the Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year award for his teacher, JR Thompson. Pictured from left are: Chad Parnell accepting the award on behalf of J.R. Thompson, Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes, State Senator Max Wise, Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots, and State Representative-elect, Amy Neighbors.

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Health Advocate of the Year is Easton Bryant



2022-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Voted the Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce Health Advocate of the Year is Easton Bryant, PharmD, of North Century Pharmacy. Pictured from left are: Heather Spoon who introduced him, Easton, Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes, State Senator Max Wise, Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots, and State Representative-elect, Amy Neighbors.

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Josh McKinney is Employee of the Year



2022-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
The Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce Employee of the Year is Josh McKinney, WAIN radio morning DJ. He was unable to attend so his award was accepted by his General Manager LeAnna Bennett, and her daughter, Addie. Also pictured are Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes, State Senator Max Wise, Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots, and State Representative-elect, Amy Neighbors.

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Steven Baker is Volunteer of the Year



2022-06-16 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
The Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year is Steven Baker. He was introduced by Tammy Stotts who said, "Steven is a dear friend, family member and also works for me at Southern Nest Realty as an Apprentice Auctioneer." Pictured from left are: Tammy and Steven, Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes, State Senator Max Wise, Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots, and State Representative-elect, Amy Neighbors.

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Don Franklin Ford voted Business of the Year



2022-06-17 - Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
The Columbia Adair County Chamber of Commerce 2022 Business of the Year is Don Franklin Ford. The family business has grown to over 900 employees in more than 24 locations across Kentucky since it was started in Columbia in 1968 as Don's Auto Sales. Franklin family members in attendance at the annual banquet Tuesday evening were, from left in back: Alanna, Eddie Jr (holding Ethan), Ben, Nathaniel, Daniel, Don Jr. In front, from left are: Eddie (holding Eli), Barbara, Dan and Melinda.

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