Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting updates our membership and community with a highlight of the Chamber's previous year as well as an update on the programs and plans set for the upcoming year. The 119th Annual Meeting celebrated Championing Community with esteemed speakers including UGA Athletics historian Loran Smith, Creature Comforts VP of Impact, Fenwick Broyard, Good Works Consulting Founder and CEO, Victoria Prevatt, and Jittery Joes CEO, Bob Googe.
Congratulations to our award recipients:
- Ambassador of the Year - Thelma Collins, ABB
- CCSD Educator of Excellence - Sean Simpson, Clarke Middle
- Small Business of the Year -Â Athens Research & Technology
- Nonprofit of the Year -Â Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
- ATHENA Honoree - Alison McCullick, UGA Office of Community Relations
- Spirit of Athens - Doc Eldridge
- Upshaw Bentley Citizen of the Year - Rick Parker, Athens Housing Authority