Annual Awards Dinner
Chamber Honors Area Businesses at Dinner
It was a time of celebration for the business community when area businesses, entrepreneurs, and educators were recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner on May 11th at Stratford Courtyard Conference Center.
2009 Large Business of the Year
VIRginia International Raceway
From left, Coy Harville, Chairman of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors; Marilyn Hanover, Chair of the Chamber; Sandie Marshall of VIRginia International Raceway; Connie Nyholm of VIRginia International Raceway; Josh Lief of VIRginia International Raceway; and Danville Mayor Sherman Saunders.
2009 Medium Business of the Year
URW Community Federal Credit Union
From left, Coy Harville, Chairman of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors; Marilyn Hanover, Chair of the Chamber; Garry Martin and Cheryl Doss of URW Community Federal Credit Union; and Danville Mayor Sherman Saunders.
2009 Small Business of the Year
Showcase Magazine
From left, Coy Harville, Chairman of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors; Marilyn Hanover, Chair of the Chamber; Scott Brooks, Misty Cook, Debbie Cook, Paul Seiple, and Larry Oldham of Showcase Magazine; and Danville Mayor Sherman Saunders.
Emerging Enterprise Award
Ken Moss
Founder of Piedmont BioProducts LLC
From left, Coy Harville, Chairman of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors; Marilyn Hanover, Chair of the Chamber; Ken and Sherry Moss; Moss’ parents, Judy and Marvin Moss; and Danville Mayor Sherman Saunders.
Enduring Enterprise Award
Tom and Linda Powers
Owners of Powers Signs, Inc.
From left, Coy Harville, Chairman of the Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors; Marilyn Hanover, Chair of the Chamber; Tom and Linda Powers; and Danville Mayor Sherman Saunders.
Chamber Salutes Outstanding Educators
The Chamber of Commerce believes that our strong schools are built on a foundation of dedicated educators, students, parents, and community working together. Each year, the Chamber recognizes those on the front line of education in our region – our outstanding educators – who exemplify the highest degree of professionalism, care, and concern for the academic performance of our students. The Chamber selects an elementary, middle, and high school educator from Danville and Pittsylvania County to represent all of our professionals who are fully engaged every day with our students.
Pictured are the Educators of the Year from Pittsylvania County. From left are Col. Wheeler Baker of Hargrave Military Academy; William G. Leftwich III, a 12th Grade English teacher at Hargrave Military Academy; Jessica Jones, an Agricultural Education teacher and FFA advisor at Chatham Middle School; Amanda Bennett, a 2nd Grade teacher at Gretna Elementary School; and James E. McDaniel, Division Superintendent of Pittsylvania County Public Schools.
Pictured are the Educators of the Year from Danville. From left are Mark A. Bryant, an Algebra, Algebra II, and Trigonometry Instructor at Galileo High School; Judy S. Cox, an 8th Grade Math and Pre-Algebra teacher from E. A. Gibson Middle School; Lisa Kelly, a 2nd Grade Teacher at W. Townes Lea Elementary School; and Dr. Sue Davis, Danville Superintendent.
