Hopkins County Chamber Of Commerce Banquet Honorees

Thursday night was a sellout at Sulphur Springs’ Civic Center for the 97th Annual Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet. They had a brief social hour followed by Wright’s Catering providing the meal. They presented awards to deserving residents, businesses, and organizations.

The awards presented were:

• Caregiver of the Year – Jerry Pritchett
• Growth and Renewal Award – Main Street Theater
• Ambassador of the Year – Kim Beck
• Vision Award – Billie Ruth Standridge
• Community Pride Award Help a Child Benefit – Wade Bartley
• Educators of the Year Auxiliary – Holly Self, Nurse at Como-Pickton ISD
• Para-Professional – Rowena Johnson Primary School – Renee Smith
• Professional – Sulphur Springs High School Spanish Teacher – Renee Maker
• Agricultural Family of the Year – Carl and Kelley Abel
• Woman of the Year – Sharla Tanton Campbell
• Small Business of the Year – Slaughters Barbecue
• Large Business of the Year – D-6 Incorporated Recycling
• Citizen of the Year – Don Sapaugh – President of City National Bank