The Columbia Chamber is Pleased to Announce this Year’s Gala Awards Recipients

 Jenny Barber of Home Instead Senior Care

Diplomat of the Year Award

Award sponsorship available

Diplomats spend countless hours personally visiting members and serving as greeters at Chamber events.  Each year we recognize one volunteer Diplomat for going above and beyond the call of duty.

 

Metso Minerals

Manufacturer of the Year Award

Award sponsorship available

For over a decade the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce has recognized manufacturing companies in our area that have set the standard for excellence and achievement.

 

Ted Nissen of First Community Bank

Volunteer of the Year Award

Award sponsorship available

Without a strong volunteer base, the Chamber would not be able to thrive and grow in the Riverbanks Region.  Our volunteers number over 500 from more than 1800 participating Chamber companies.  Each year we recognize one special volunteer with the Volunteer of the Year Award for his or her service.

 

Rich O’Dell of WLTX

Woodrow Wilson Award for Community Service

Award sponsorship available

More than ten years ago, the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce created the Woodrow Wilson Awards to honor individuals and/or organizations going beyond the call of duty to foster community service.

 

General George Goldsmith

Military Advocate Award

Award sponsorship available

The Military Advocate Award recognizes someone that goes above and beyond the call to support our military.

 

Dupre Percival of Dupre-Dukes Signature Catering

Small Business Person of the Year

Award Sponsored by Bank of America

This award will recognize the men and women who, throughout their independent entrepreneurial spirit, play a vital role building our community and its economy.

 

Fred Hanna of B.P. Barber

Woodrow Wilson Award for Regional Cooperation

Award sponsorship available

Eight years ago, the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce created the Woodrow Wilson Awards to honor individuals and/or organizations going beyond the call of duty to foster regional cooperation.

 

Leshia Utsey of City of Columbia

Women in Business Advocate Award

Award Sponsored by CW47 WZRB TV

This award recognizes businesses and individuals who support and contribute to the development of women in businesses.

 

Bianca Crawford of Red Carpet Communications

Young Professional of the Year Award

Award sponsorship available

This award is intended to encourage and recognize the achievements of young professionals who have demonstrated a noteworthy commitment to excellence and innovation and worked to promote their profession as a whole.