Jackson Chamber Announces Winners for 2021 Annual Celebration
Jackson Chamber Announces Winners for 2021 Annual Celebration
November 11, 2021 - The Jackson Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 2021 Annual Celebration on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at the Carl Grant Events Center at Union University. With the theme of “The Chamber Games,” guests enjoyed office-style competitions, networking, door prizes, and special awards with recognition of those who went above and beyond during 2020.
“We were so thankful to be able to have this year’s Annual Celebration,” said Kristy Dew, Member Engagement Specialist at the Jackson Chamber. “The 2020 Annual Celebration was the last full-scale event the Jackson Chamber hosted in March 2020, before we really shut down for the pandemic. It was very fitting to have everyone safely gathered back in the same place to celebrate how much has been accomplished since then.”
Cameron Hansbrough, Director of Member Relations for the Jackson Chamber said, “We couldn’t have had such a successful event without our sponsors. They include: Alexander Thompson Arnold PLLC, Allen Samuels of Jackson, Inc., Steele Martin Jones and Company, PLC, Voya Financial Advisors, Inc., West Tennessee Healthcare, Arrington Funeral Directors and Crematory, FirstBank, Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper, Commercial Bank and Trust Company, Community Bank, Jackson Energy Authority, Jackson-Madison County School System, Jackson State Community College, LeBonheur Children’s Outpatient Center, Simmons Bank, The University of Memphis-Lambuth Campus, West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation, FSB Insurance and West TN Bank- a Division of Decatur County Bank. Also, a special thanks to: Boutique Air, Discovery Park of America, Memphis Grizzlies, The Empire Theatre, 9Round Jackson, Buff City Soap, Chicken Salad Chick, Chick-fil-A Vann Drive, Longhorn, Snappy Tomato, Tacos 4 Life, The Blacksmith, The Coffee Shop, Tulum Fresh Mexican Grill and Integrated Communications.”
The event was highlighted by honoring and recognizing the award winners for 2021:
Award: Adapted Best During a Pandemic
Winner: West Tennessee Healthcare
Award: Best Pivot During a Pandemic
Winner: Jackson-Madison County School System
Award: Hometown Hero
Winner: Amy Garner
Award: Best Leadership During a Crisis
Winner: Kim Tedford
Award: Non-Profit of the Year
Winner: Hands Up! Preschool
Award: Shirley Jones Ambassador of the Year Award
Winner: Jonathan Chung
Award: Curtis F.Mansfield Volunteer of the Year Award
Winner: Curtis F.Mansfield
About the Jackson Chamber:
The Jackson Chamber was founded in 1905 – seven years prior to the United States Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber consists of a diverse and talented staff, an executive committee, dedicated volunteers, and more than 1,350 business members – all committed to growing the economy and quality of life for everyone in Madison County and the region. To learn more about the Jackson Chamber, visit www.jacksontn.com
