Announcing Small & Large Business of the Year
News for Immediate Release
Contact: Kathleen Hawkins, President & CEO
615- 824-2818
Hendersonville, Tennessee – June 15, 2022 – The Hendersonville Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet presented by Hallmark Hyundai took place on Tuesday, June 7, from 11:30 – 1:00pm at Bluegrass Yacht and Country Club.
Hendersonville’s business community is growing and we are fortunate to have many businesses within our community that stand out and give back in more ways than one. The Hendersonville Chamber honored the contributions of two businesses by awarding Small Business of the Year (less than 15 employees) and Large Business of the year (more than 16 employees). The business of the year award goes to the member company that demonstrates financial success, progressive management, superior customer service and concern for the community. The Chamber also awarded Volunteer of the Year to the person that had demonstrated a willingness to serve the community of Hendersonville. Again, this year, we allowed our membership a say in the final decision by opening it up for nominees and a committee vote. During the Awards Luncheon, we also recognized our 2021-2022 Board Members for their service and inducted the 2022-2023 Board Members.
The Chamber Volunteer of the Year Award is presented to a member for outstanding participation in Chamber activities. It is based on number of hours donated as well as results achieved, spirit of cooperation, and community concern expressed. This year, the Hendersonville Chamber awarded 3 Volunteer of the year awards to three of our most dedicated volunteers. We are thrilled this year to present the 2022 Volunteer of the Year award to Kelley Crecelius with First Horizon Bank, Scot Robinson with Olympian Construction Company, and Joe Rewa with Hendersonville Utility District.
First is our Small Business Award. Congratulations to our nominees:
DoDat Communications
The Meat Sweats BBQ
State Farm Insurance – Bryson McCarley
Stewart Chiropractic Center
Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law
Our Small Business Award winner is a locally owned business known for its’ passion to serve our community. Over the past few years, this person has donated and supported local community efforts and charity events, often at his own personal cost. This company has made a weekly commitment to giving back $100 each week to their community. They have served meals to elementary schools, softball teams, and personal clients. His team has handed out gift cards to crossing guards, sponsored food trucks for neighborhoods, and handed out meals to churches. Last month, they even sponsored a Knox Doss football player for his next season. It is no surprise that the Small Business of the Year Award for 2021-2022 goes to State Farm Insurance – Bryson McCarley.
Next is our Large Business Award. Congratulations to our nominees:
Ace Hardware of Hendersonville
Milosi, An Elite Landscape Company
Nashville Wraps
Olympian Construction Company, LLC
Vanderbilt Health Hendersonville
Our Large Business of the Year recipient not only serves the Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce, but serves the entire Hendersonville community. This company has played a vital role in economic development. Their investments have been a turning point for the revitalization of the West Main Street area of Hendersonville. According to their mission statement, serving others is the most important thing they have to do every day. We are proud to present the Large Business of the Year Award for 2021-2022 to Ace Hardware of Hendersonville.
The Hendersonville Chamber of Commerce inducted the following Board Members for the 2022-2023 fiscal year:
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Dr. Renee
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Dauer
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Board Chair
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Lynn
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Bowles
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Incoming Board Chair
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Kelley
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Crecelius
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Vice Chair/Board Member
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Rick
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Murray
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Vice Chair/Board Member
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Kathy
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Raglin
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Vice Chair/Board Member
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Joe
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Rewa
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Vice Chair/Board Member
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Amy
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Raines
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Immediate Past Chair
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Mary
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Dohner Smith
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Legal Counsel
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Sean
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Roach
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Treasurer
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Mayor
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Clary
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Ex-Officio
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Jimmy
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Johnston
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Ex-Officio
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Dr
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Phillips
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Ex-Officio
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Jamie
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Abbott
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Board Member
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David
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Boger
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Board Member
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Kee
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Bryant McCormick
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Board Member
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Ann
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Buchanan
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Board Member
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Tommy
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Decker
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Board Member
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Andrew
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Felder
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Board Member
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Melissa
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French
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Board Member
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Ryan
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Madar
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Board Member
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Angela
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Marlar
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Board Member
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Karen
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Mitchell
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Board Member
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Patrick
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Rafferty
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Board Member
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Jason
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Santiago
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Board Member
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Craig
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Sinnard
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Board Member
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Dennis
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Tulpa
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Board Member
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Jewell
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Winn
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Board Member
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Darrell
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Woodcock
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Board Member
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Founded in 1970, the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce is the community’s premier advocate and champion for business. Its primary objective is to create a climate of growth and success in the Hendersonville Area by being the premier organization for the connection, advocacy, promotion, and support of local business. By leveraging the support, talent and resources of its diverse businesses and members, the Hendersonville Area Chamber is one of the leading organizations helping to improve the economic vitality and quality of life for everyone. Current membership stands at approximately 900.
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