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Chamber Awards Banquet another huge success
Here are the Winners: Sammy Baker, Blake Martin, Brenda Mann, Kim Downs, Jan Royse, Fabco/Anthony Janes, Debbie Martin, ARPN; Lee Ann Jessee.
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By Linda and Ed Waggener
It was another night to remember. The 2016 Columbia-Adair County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet is now part of history, with eight new names recognized as the outstanding individuals in their fields.
Cameron Mills, a member of the UK 1996 and 1998 National Championship Basketball teams, was the guest speaker at the Chamber Awards Banquet Friday, April 15, 2016 at Lindsey Wilson College's Cranmer Dining Center.
Though he was a fill-in for a Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball, whose schedule dictated a cancellation this time, Cameron Mills, as usual, inspired and kept the crowd of around 200 in high spirits with his trademark humor.
Mills is a well-known all-star UK basketball player who was called to lead a ministry. Since he started his ministry in 1998 Mills has been speaking to schools, youth groups and churches.
Cameron is known by many for playing at the University of Kentucky; he even holds several three-point records there. However, his true passion and what he seeks to be better known for is sharing the gospel.
Sherri McGyver of Forcht Communications who provided the speaker, introduced Mills.
Entertainment for the evening
Music for the evening was provided by the South Korean Flute Ensemble and Maggie Coleman, under the direction of Wansoo Cho. Rev. Lanny Harlow gave the invocation, and Chamber of Commerce President Ellen Zornes was outstanding in her role as emcee.
Agriculturist
Sammy Baker is the 2016 Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Agriculturist of the year. He was introduced by Kirby Hancock.
The nominees were: Colton Downey, Garden Club, Greg Burton, Junior Brown, Mark Dykes, Randall Burton, Randy Rexroat, Sammy Baker, Sammy Dean, Sharon Burton, and Steve Burton.
Professional/Business Man
Blake Martin, co-owner of Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, is the 2016 Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Professional/Business Man of the year. He was introduced by his father, David Martin.
The nominees were Blake Martin, Buddy Wall, Caleb Irvin, Charles Grimsley, Curtis Hardwick, Dennis Loy, Dan Franklin, Easton Bryant, Greg Caldwell, Jacob Burton, Joey White, Louis McQueary, Matt Loy, Richard Phelps, Richard Lee Walker, and Woody Sharpe.
Professional/Business Woman
Brenda Mann is the 2016 Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Professional Business Woman of the year. She was introduced by Linda Grider, chair of the School of Business and director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Lindsey Wilson.
The nominees were Brenda Mann, Donna Stotts, Gale Cowan, Holly Grimsley, Jan Royse, Janella Brown, Kathy Jones, Linda Fitzpatrick, Lisa Greer, Pam Scott, Sharon Burton, Sheila Bryant, Stacy Wilson, and Tammy Morrison.
Educator
Kim Downs is the 2016 Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Educator of the year. She was introduced by Sarah Burton and Pam Phipps.
The nominees were Amy Thompson Wells, Duane Bonifer, Gerald Chafin, John Shelley, Karla Stone, Kim Downs, Kirby Hancock, Pam Phipps, Shamarie Harper, Susan Peck, Tammy Rich, Taylor Morrison, and Travis Gay.
Employee
Jan Royse is the 2016 Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Employee of the year. She was introduced by Mike Harris, President of Shoreline Communications.
The nominees were Chris Quinn, Delno Salmon, Gale Cowan, Jackie Cravens, Jan Royse, June Bennett, Sandra Burbridge, Shane Morrison, Sherry Parnell, Sulayne Grider, Teresa Gaskins, Wes Bryant, and Wes Feese.
Business/Industry
FABCO, whose owner, founder, and CEO is Anthony Janes, is the 2016 Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Business/Industry of the year. He was introduced by his daughter Brittany Janes.
The nominees were: Barger Insurance, Best Financial, City Supply, Community Medical Services, Community Voice, Dollhouse Day Care, FABCO, Farm 2 Furniture, Grissom Martin Funeral Home, Magnolia House, NAPA, WAIN Radio,
Health Advocate
Debbie Martin, ARNP at Dr. Giles office, is the 2016 Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Health Advocate of the year. She was introduced by Dr. Chuck Giles .
The nominees were Debbie Martin, Destiny Greer, Donald Hare, Easton Bryant, Jacob Burton, Janet Parrish, LaGene Sexton, Mitzi Cunduff, and Patricia Harper.
Volunteer
Lee Ann Jessee is the 2016 Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the year. She was introduced by Ellen Zornes.
The nominees were Adair County Garden Club, Barbara Armitage, Brenda Mann, Donna Jones, Dwight Rich, Greg Thomas, Lee Ann Jessee, Roger Cundiff, Shannon Sexton, Stacy Wilson, Wes Irvin.
Chamber officials
The 2016 Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Officers are Ellen Zornes, President; Sherry Selby, Vice President; Ann Martin, Secretary; and Linda Fitzpatrick, Treasurer.
The Chamber Board of Directors are Bobby Bowe, Abe Cross, Patricia Harper, Jelaine Harlow, Kerry Humphress, Rhonda Loy, Sherri McIver, Dr. Ronald Rogers, Woody Sharpe, Brandon Thompson, and Chris Wilson.
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Cameron Mills keynote Chamber Awards Banquet
2016-04-15 - Roberta Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, CM photo.
Cameron Mills, deliverered the keynote for the 2016 Chamber Awards Dinner, tonight, Friday, April 15, 2016, at Lindsey Wilson College. Mills, an inspirational speaker, filled in at the last minute when Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball was unable to be at the banquet because of a schedule conflict. From left above, Sherri McGyver, who introduced Mills, Chamber President Ellen Zones, (Mills), Executive Director Sue Stivers; Chamber Vice President Sherry Selby; Mayor Curtis Hardwick, and Adair County Judge Executive Mike Stephens.
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Sammy Baker: C/AC Chamber 2016 Agriculturist of the Year
2016-04-15 - Roberta Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, CM.
Sammy Baker, the 2016 Columbia-Adair County Agriculturist of the Year, left was introduced by Kirby Hancock, second from left. With them are Chamber of Commerce Ellen Zornes and Chamber Executive Director Sue Stivers. In his introduction, Kirby Hancock said Sammy Baker has made more of an impact on agriculture in Adair County than anyone he knows. "Sammy has worked with countless young people getting started in agriculture business. From 1968 to 1996 he was the AG teacher in the Adair County public school system and had one, maybe two teams that won the Hord's Dairyman contest among many other student team wins. He is Magistrate in his District and he and his wife Nadine have two sons, both successful dairy farmers, and five grandchildren."
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Blake Martin is 2016 Outstanding Professional/Business Man
2016-04-15 - Roberta Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, CM photo.
Blake Martin, holding his five-month-old son Asher, is the 2016 Professional/Business Man of the year. At right is Blake's father and partner in Grissom-Martin Funeral Home, David Martin, who introduced his son as the winner and mentioned that Asher should come up also and help with the presentation. In his introduction David said, "Blake has made his family very proud. He graduated from ACHS and then Western Kentucky University then decided he was going to stay with the family business. He earned his mortuary science degree from Vincennes University online while still working full-time. He has earned his funeral director and embalmers license from the state of Kentucky."
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Brenda Mann: Outstanding Business/Professional Woman
2016-04-15 - Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, CM photo.
Brenda Mann, left, is the Chamber's 2016 Outstanding Business/Professional Woman of the Year. Others, from left, are Linda McKinney, chair of the School of Business and director of the Center for Entrepreneurship at Lindsey Wilson, who introduced her; Chamber President Ellen Zornes; and Sue Stivers, Chamber Executive Director. In the introduction, Linda said, "Brenda Mann not only meets but exceeds every criteria for this award. She served the Adair County school system for 30 years and is one of the most civic minded people I have ever known."
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Kim Downs is 2016 Chamber Educator of the Year
2016-04-15 - Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, CM photo.
Kim Downs, seated, is the 2016 Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Educator of the year. She was introduced by Pam Phipps, left, and Sarah Burton, center. At right are Chamber President Ellen Zornes and Chamber Executive Director Sue Stivers. In the introduction Sarah said, "there are good teachers and great teachers and this year's recipient is a great teacher -- one who cares about the whole child, not just test scores. She has exceeded expectations for 20 years. If a child needs a coat, shoes or a backpack, she gives it. If they need love, smiles and words of encouragement, she gives them. We are blessed to call her our partner, mentor and friend. With great love, respect and admiration we present this award to Ms. Kim Downs."
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Jan Royse is 2016 C/AC Chamber Employee of the Year
2016-04-15 - Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, CM photo.
Jan Royse is the 2016 Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Employee of the year. She was introduced by Mike Harris, presenting the plaque, President of Shoreline Communications. In Mike's introduction he said, this award winner has known Laura and I for a long time, our friend, our business partner, then our employee, business partner again and now employee again. She is someone who gets the job done and works all the hours necessary. She is smart, funny, a great employee, mother, grandmother and our friend." At right are Ellen Zornes, President of the Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce; and Sue Stivers, Executive Director.
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FABCO, Anthony Janes CEO, is Outstanding Industry
2016-04-15 - Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener.
FABCO, whose owner, founder, and CEO is Anthony Janes, is the 2016 Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Business/Industry of the year. He was introduced by his daughter Brittany Janes, beside him. Brittany shared her pride in her father's accomplishments. She said in her introduction, "this winner began his welding career early. After becoming a proficient welder he had aspirations of starting his own welding business. He took a leap of faith in 1997 when he started, and the business quickly became a multifaceted success. Today the business offers many services, both individual and commercial, in the tristate area."
With them at right are Ellen Zornes, President of the Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce, and Sue Stivers, Executive Director.
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Debbie Martin, ARNP, is Outstanding Health Advocate
2016-04-15 - Roberta Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener .
Debbie Martin, ARNP at Dr. Giles' office, left, is the 2016 Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Health Advocate of the year. She was introduced by Dr. Chuck Giles, presenting the award. With them are Ellen Zornes, President of the Chamber; and Sue Stivers, Executive Director. In his introduction Dr. Charles Giles said Debbie Martin is someone he has known for 27 years, first as a nurse at Westlake regional Hospital, then as a nurse practitioner student who worked in his office, then as a colleague at Westlake Primary Care to today as a colleague in his private practice. He said, "she is a thoughtful, deeply caring, very intelligent nurse practitioner, one of the best I've ever worked with. She earned a 4.0 gpa and was in the top four percent in the nation while working full time, raising Three small children and being a loving wife."
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Lee Ann Jessee is Outstanding Volunteer of the Year
2016-04-15 - Roberta Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener .
Lee Ann Jessee, center, is the 2016 Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the year. She was introduced by Ellen Zornes, second from right, presenting the award. A special surprise bouquet was presented to Lee Ann by her nephew Will Reynolds, at left, and her youngest niece, Bailey Reynolds, second from left. At right is Sue Stivers, Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, presenting the Certificates of Achievement each award winner received from KY State Sen. Max Wise and State Rep. John "Bam" Carney. Ellen Zornes introduced Lee Ann saying, "She doesn't volunteer for money nor awards, she volunteers because she believes in what she's doing toward making the community and the world a better place. She is a graduate of ACHS and Western Kentucky University. She serves on several boards, serves her church by driving the van, writes grants and has won many for the library and for community projects. She serves on the joy ministries board and contributes many hours helping people in need."
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Simon & Chris Wilson at 2016 Chamber Awards Banquet
2016-04-16 - Roberta Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener.
Simon Wilson holds a basketball he won as a door prize at last nights Chamber of Commerce Awards banquet. At right is Simon's father, Chris Wilson, owner of Golden-Rule Wilson Realty & Auction Co., Columbia and Russell Springs, KY.
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Caldwell family at Chamber of Commerce banquet
2016-04-16 - Lindsey Wilson College Cranmer Dining Hall - Photo by Linda Waggener.
The Caldwell family was among the largest groups to attend the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet Friday evening. From left are Rose Jones, Catherine and George Caldwell (seated), Carolyn, Patricia, Michael, and Greg Caldwell, and Samuel Bland, pastor of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Green County. Michael is pastor of Pleasant Union Baptist Church in Campbellsville. Helping take keepsake photos was Greg's daughter in law LaTonya Caldwell.
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Grider Selby helps out at Chamber banquet
2016-04-16 - Lindsey Wilson College Cranmer Dining Hall - Photo by Linda Waggener.
Four-year-old Grider Selby drew names for door prizes given away as the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet came to a close Friday evening. He attended with his mom Sherry Grider Selby who is vice president of the Chamber.
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Sammy & Nadene Baker at Chamber 2016 Awards Banquet
2016-04-17 - Roberta Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com photo.
Longtime Agriculture Advocate, former ACHS Vocational Agriculture Teacher for 28 years, active dairy farmer who also serves as Magistrate for the Third Magisterial District on the Adair Fiscal Court, Sammy Baker, above with his wife and farming partner, Nadene Baker. The Bakers have two sons who are both carrying on the family tradition. Both are successful dairy farmers. They have five grandchildren." - LW. Photo Fri 15 Apr 2016. Clicking Read More accesses complete story with photos of all Outstanding Adair Countians in eight different categories, as well as additional out-takes from the event attended by some 200 people.
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