The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards gala event Thursday evening at 1 Memphis Street. The Chamber held an evening event this year to celebrate its 50th anniversary with those attending encouraged to wear attire to resemble the mid-70s when the organization representing approximately 350 Hernando businesses first began.
Here are the award winners from Thursday evening’s gala. The awards were presented by outgoing Chamber President Jody Woody. Not pictured is an award to Primo’s Steakhouse, named for Outstanding Renovation.
Legacy New Homes – Outstanding Business of the YearHollie Anderson – Citizen of the YearHernando High School – Best New Development (with Geri Hill, DeSoto County Schools)Palmer Home for Children – Nonprofit of the Year (with Sarah Zambroni and Drake Bassett)Spirit of Main Street – Tina TatumAmbassador of the Year – LeTicia EldredPublic Service Leadership Award – Lee GermanyOutgoing Board Member – Michael Ann Dillinger (Secretary)Outgoing Board Member – Robin ParkerNew Board President Dr. Chase Morton with Outgoing Board President Jody WoodySpecial presentation to Executive Director Sibonie SwatzynaMayor Chip Johnson was the evening’s keynote speaker
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