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Awards Winners at 2018 Chamber Banquet, May 29, 2018
Best Annual Banquet ever, attendees and organizers agree. Award winners in Seven Major Categories announced.
More photos from this event will be posted later and linked to this story
By Linda & Ed Waggener
The 2018 Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Banquet drew a record crowd for the annual event. With guest speaker Hilda Legg (more on her dynamic, challenging speech in a separate story) and strong business leaders nominated for the awards, the Cranmer Dining Center at Lindsey Wilson College was at near capacity. The winners of the coveted Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Awards were announced before the packed audience at Lindsey Wilson College's Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center.
The winners in each of the following categories were:
The OUTSTANDING AWARD WINNERS for 2018
For list of nominations, see: 2018 Chamber Awards Ballot with List of All Nominees
Outstanding Business/Professional Man of the Year: RICHARD PHELPS, VP, Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home, presented by Sue Stivers, who complimented his devotion to his community, the many activities he is involved in, including the Chamber of Commerce. She said that she had observed his service over the years to every detail, even to perfectionism.
Outstanding Business/Professional Woman of the Year: STACEY HATCHER WILSON, Community Medical Services, presented by Kaye Bowman, who said, "In 1999, my brother David and I sat down with Stacey to brainstorm about the company and started Community Medical. We were in the small location by Dairy Dip four years, before building across from the post office. Now the business has expanded to the old hospital site on Bomar Heights. Before I retired from our partnership, the joy of every day was knowing I'd see Stacey when I got to work."
Outstanding Health Advocate of the Year: ABE CROSS, director of the Lindsey Wilson College Health & Wellness Center. Presented by Chris Schmidt, Lindsey Wilson Dean of Students, who said, "Abe is perfect person for this health advocate award. One of his best decision after he moved here was to marry his Emily and they are now raising their twins in Adair County. When Abe moved to Berea for work he said he couldn't wait to come back to Adair County. When the director's position came open, he applied."
Outstanding Educator of the Year: SHEILA WILLIS, Adair County High School Science Teacher. Presented by Susan Peck, fellow science teacher, who said, "Sheila has been an important mentor to me from the beginning because of her knowledge of and passion about the subject of science. She and her husband run a dairy in Adair County, so if you are close to Sheila, as I am, you'll also get to learn a lot about milk production."
Outstanding Agriculturist of the Year: Day & Day Feed & Pet, presented to owners GARY & ANTHONY DAY by Stephen Keen, who said, "When you mix three generations that span the decades you get a successful business. This was started in 1954 by Garland Day, and coming forward to today, this is a full service farm and feed supply business. In 2003 they moved into a spacious new building on KY 55 north, and have created an award winning business."
Outstanding Volunteer of the Year: PEGGY LAWSON of Relay for Life. Presented by Steven Baker, who said, "You don't mention Relay for Life in Adair County, without hearing Peggy Lawson's name. She has taken on the responsibility for leadership every single year that no one was available. This year alone, she has collected $18,000 for Relay for Life. All of the nominees listed, including my beautiful wife, need our applause. However, in the case of Peggy, she has given the greatest sacrifice of herself. She's a mentor and a good friend - very deserving of this award."
Outstanding Employee of the Year: TAMMY SEXTON TARTER, WHVE FM 92.7 presented by Mike Harris, who said, "Tammy is very deserving of this title. A great employee, great wife and mother, and survivor. She works two of our stations. She's morning girl at 92.7, and then the mid-day dj at the Big Dawg in Campbellsville. She started with Shoreline as an intern at Lindsey Wilson, and has been with us ever since. We are very proud of her.
Outstanding Business/Industry of the Year: BROWN & BROWN of KENTUCKY, presented to Mike Neal, Georgina Roy & staff members. Presented by Adair County Judge Executive Michael Lee Stephens, who said, "I am proud to introduce this strong contributor to Adair County's economic base. Mike Neal is a longtime friend and member of the business community who opened Brown & Brown service center as vice president. Under his leadership, the center has received recognition on a national level. They have grown to 97 employees. Revenues have increased from $2 million in 2008 to $22.7 million in 2018 - and they continue to grow."
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C/AC Chamber Awards Banquet 2018: Guest Speaker Hilda Legg
2018-05-29 - Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Hilda Legg, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director of Rural Development, and native of Knifley, KY in northern Adair County, challenged Adair County to think bigger, put together ideas and ask for more. Her dynamic, motivational speech was so strong that afterward, Ace Assistant to the Executive Director JD Zornes said, "If Hilda had spoken for another fifteen minutes, I'd have been ready to change my registration." -LW
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Richard Phelps elected C/AC Business Man of the Year
2018-05-30 - Cranmer Dining Center, Lindsey Wilson College - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Outstanding Business/Professional Man of the Year is Richard Phelps, center, Vice President of Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home. The announcement of his winning was presented by Sue Stivers, Executive Director of Columbia Adair Tourism, second from left, who complimented his devotion to his community, the many activities he is involved in, including the Chamber of Commerce. She said that she had observed his service over the years to every detail, even to perfectionism in a very good way for family and community. Pictured are Rep. Bam Carney, Stivers, Phelps, Chamber President Pam Hoots and Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes.
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Stacey Hatcher Wilson is C/AC Business Woman of the Year
2018-05-30 - Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
C/AC Outstanding Business/Professional Woman of the Year is Stacey Hatcher Wilson of Community Medical Services. Her award was introduced by Kay Bowman, who said, "In 1999, my brother David and I sat down with Stacey to brainstorm about the company and started Community Medical. We were in the small location by Dairy Dip for four years before building across from the post office. Now the business has expanded to the old hospital site on Bomar Heights. Before I retired from our partnership, the joy of every day was knowing I'd see Stacey when I got to work." Pictured from left are Rep. Bam Carney, Bowman, Wilson, guest speaker Hilda Legg, Chamber President Pam Hoots and Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes.
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Abe Cross elected C/AC Health Advocate of the Year
2018-05-30 - Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Elected Outstanding Health Advocate of the Year is Abe Cross, director of the Lindsey Wilson College Holloway Health & Wellness Center. His award was introduced by Chris Schmidt, Lindsey Wilson Dean of Students, at left, who said, "Abe is perfect person for this health advocate award. One of his best decision after he moved here was to marry his Emily and they are now raising their twins in Adair County. When Abe moved to Berea for work he said he couldn't wait to come back to Adair County. When the director's position came open, he applied and got the job." Pictured from left are Schmidt, Rep. Bam Carney, Cross, guest speaker Hilda Legg, Chamber President Pam Hoots and Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes.
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Sheila Willis elected C/AC Outstanding Educator of the Year
2018-05-30 - Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
The C/AC Outstanding Educator of the Year is Sheila Willis, second from left, Adair County High School Science Teacher. Her award was introduced by Susan Peck, center, fellow science teacher, who said, "Sheila has been an important mentor to me from the beginning because of her knowledge of and passion about the subject of science. She and her husband run a dairy farm in Adair County, so if you are close to Sheila, as I am, you'll also get to learn a lot about milk production." Pictured from left are Rep. Bam Carney, Willis, Peck, Chamber President Pam Hoots and Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes.
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Day & Day Farm wins C/AC Outstanding Agriculturist of Year
2018-05-30 - Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
The C/AC Outstanding Agriculturist of the Year award went to Day & Day Farm & Pet Supply. The award was presented by Stephen Keen, who said, "When you mix three generations that span the decades you get a successful business. This was started in 1954 by Garland Day, and coming forward to today, this is a full service farm and feed supply business." Pictured are Rep. Bam Carney, presenter Stephen Keen, Day and Day owners Ray Brock and Gary Day, (Anthony Day not pictured), guest speaker Hilda Legg, Chamber President Pam Hoots and Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes.
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Peggy Lawson is elected C/AC Outstanding Volunteer of the year
2018-05-30 - Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Outstanding Volunteer of the Year is Peggy Lawson, center. Her award was presented by Steven Baker, to her left, who said, "You don't mention Relay for Life in Adair County, without hearing Peggy Lawson's name. All of the nominees for this award listed in the program, including my beautiful wife, need our applause. However, in the case of Peggy, she has given the greatest sacrifice of herself over the years. She's a mentor and a good friend - very deserving of this award." Pictured from left are Rep. Bam Carney, Baker, Lawson, guest speaker Hilda Legg, Chamber President Pam Hoots and Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes.
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Tammy Sexton Tarter is C/AC Outstanding Employee of 2018
2018-05-30 - Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
C/AC Outstanding Employee of the Year is Tammy Sexton Tarter, second from left, WHVE FM 92.7. presented by station owner Mike Harris, center, who said, "Tammy is very deserving of this title. A great employee, great wife and mother, and a survivor. She works at two of our stations. She's the morning girl at the Wave, and then the mid-day dj at the Big Dawg in Campbellsville. She started with Shoreline as an intern at Lindsey Wilson, and has been with us ever since. We are very proud of her." Pictured from left are Rep. Bam Carney, Tarter, Harris, guest speaker Hilda Legg, Chamber President Pam Hoots and Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes.
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Brown and Brown of Kentucky is C/AC Outstanding Business
2018-05-30 - Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
The C/AC Outstanding Business/Industry of the Year is Brown & Brown of Kentucky. In the photo accepting the award are brother and sister Mike Neal, fourth from right, and Georgina Roy, second from left in front. They are surrounded by staff members and presenters. The award was announced by Adair County Judge Executive Michael Lee Stephens, who said, "I am proud to introduce this strong contributor to Adair County's economic base. Mike Neal is a longtime friend and member of the business community who opened Brown & Brown service center as vice president. Under his leadership, the center has received recognition on a national level. They have grown to 97 employees. Revenues have increased from $2 million in 2008 to $22.7 million in 2018 - and they continue to grow."
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C/AC Chamber Awards Banquet 2018: Not triplets
2018-05-30 - Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Connecting at the Chamber Awards Banquet, these three said they enjoyed a longtime friendship that included having folks think they are relatives. From left are Sherry Cook, Joyce Durham and Cathy Lawless. Joyce had both Sherry and Cathy as students in school. They are sisters but no relation to Joyce, just good friends with their former teacher. - LW
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Chamber Awards night moments - The incomparable Paynes
2018-05-31 - Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
When Sharon, right, and Phyllis Payne, center, sing everyone is enthralled, including Chamber of Commerce President Pam Hoots, who had to best location in Cranmer to experience their talents. First, they sang, "In the Garden," then, above, had fun with the lively Sunday School favorite, "This Little Light of Mine," with audience participation. In an evening of highlight-after-highlight, their moments will surely standout in the memories of the record Awards night audience in attendance. - EW/LW. Clicking Read More accesses album with many more photo(s) from wonderful evening in Columbia, KY
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Smoke-free Adair County student workers at C/AC banquet
2018-06-01 - Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Adair Health Department students helping Health Educator Jelaine Harlow this year have graduated from ACHS but took time to help again at the Chamber of Commerce banquet. Getting the message out about the importance of designating all public areas smoke-free are, from left, Charles Jones, Owen Grant and Summer Cross. Owen helped Jelaine with the Casey County "reward and remind" program exercise where he asked at various stores to buy cigarettes -- if he had to document his age the seller was rewarded and if he was not asked his age the tobacco seller was reminded that age must be asked to protect minors.
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Kaye Bowman brought tears in her introduction at C/AC banquet
2018-06-01 - Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Stacey Hatcher Wilson, left, tried to hold back tears after being surprised by the announcement she's the Business Woman of the Year at the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet. Presenter Kaye Bowman, retired partner, said to the capacity crowd at this year's event in a tearful moment, that one of the best things about going in to work each morning was knowing she'd be working with Stacey. The two are partners with David Bowman in Community Medical Services. Chamber Executive Director Ellen Zornes looks on.
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Wayne and Thelma Hatcher wait patiently at C/AC banquet
2018-06-01 - Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Parents of the Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce Business Woman of the Year, Wayne and Thelma Hatcher, center, waited patiently for their daughter Stacey Hatcher Wilson to be recognized at the May 29, 2018 banquet. Winners' identity is a guarded secret while Chamber leaders work quietly behind the scenes to let family and friends know who has won each year. Stacey said she had no idea but knew something was up when she discovered her family at the banquet after having just left them to go in a different direction a half hour before. She also noted that having a big base of family, co-workers and friends helped insure a large crowd at the banquet.
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At the Columbia/Adair County Chamber of Commerce banquet
2018-06-02 - Roberta D. Cranmer Dining Center, 430 Helen Flatt Drive, Columbia, KY - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
These two almost need no names written down as both are such well known figures in Adair County. Hilda Legg, left, asked for a keepsake photo as she honored her longtime friend Sue Stivers, right, for the tireless work she has given in the Chamber of Commerce, and continuing in the Tourism Department. Legg was guest speaker at the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet. Stivers recently retired from the position of Chamber Executive Director and had a day named in her honor with a special event organized by incoming Director Ellen Zornes. Click here to see photos of the Sue Stivers day event. - LW
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