Thirteen awards will be handed out during the Todd County Chamber of Commerce’s 5th Annual Membership Awards Dinner on Saturday, November 11.
Chamber Executive Director Tiffany Groves said the Awards Committee is excited to recognize the businesses, organizations, and individuals who contribute to the betterment of Todd County. The committee includes Mark Collins, Camille Dillingham, Rhonda Werner, and Tonja West.
New to the annual dinner is the RISE Award (Recognizing Inspiring School Employees), which honors an outstanding Todd County School District employee who goes above and beyond to serve Todd County’s youth.
The 2023 Todd Chamber Award Finalists are as follows:
Organization of the Year:
Elkton Rotary
Green River Academy
Todd County Laity and Minister’s Alliance
New Business of the Year:
Billy Goat Hill
Longhurst & Laddell’s
Shoppe for Good
Agribusiness of the Year:
B & B Farms
H&R Agri Power – Hopkinsville
JoAnn’s Country Flowers
Small Business of the Year:
Jessie’s Heating & Air
Quality Office Products
Todd County Stone
Business of the Year:
L&R Soda Bar
United Southern Bank
Weathers Drugs
Rising Star Award:
Seth Dawson, of Circle D Woodworking
John Morgan Francis, of WEKT
Tyler Kirkman, Kirkman Commerical Roofing
RISE Award:
Eric McKinney
Revion Tidwell
Dorlene Woddard
Legacy Award:
BR Knuckles Insurance
Petrie Memorial Methodist Church
Schlabach’s Bakery
In addition to those awards, John E. Walton will be recognized posthumously with the 2023 Bryan W. Blount Citizen of the Year Award in remembrance of his lifetime of service to the betterment of Todd County.
Nominations were open to Todd County Chamber members in September. Multiple nominations were received by the Awards Committee in each of 9 categories for a total of over 50 nominations.
Winners will be announced during the annual dinner, which will begin at 5:30 PM on Saturday, November 11, at the Elkton Baptist Church Life Center at 301 East Main Street in Elkton. Tickets are available for purchase through Friday, November 3, and can be obtained by emailing Info@ToddChamber.com.
