2023 Smith County Chamber Board – Executive Vice President, Pat Geho, Executive Director-Secretary, Bill Woodard, Virginia Alexander, Diane Skelton, County Mayor Jeff Mason, Carthage City Mayor Joey Nixon, Chamber President Justin Mauldin, Chamber Vice President Denise Givens and Jeremy Hassler
The 49th Annual Smith County Chamber Banquet was held on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at the Smith County Ag Center. Over 100 guests and members were present.
Several awards were given to citizens and business leaders. Over two dozen new chamber members were welcomed this year. Appreciation was shared with continuing members some who have been part of the Chamber since 1974. Tom White (left) was presented the 2023 Leadership Award by John Foster.Erika Ebel (left) received the 2023 Community Service Award. Justin Mauldin (right) presented.The 2023 Women in Business Leader Award was presented by Denise Givens (left) to Susan Solimine (center) and Virginia Alexander of Rockabilly Coffee.Bill Woodard (left) presented the 2023 John Carson Maggart Business Leader Award to Todd (right) and Angela (center) Scurlock, owners of Sav-WayDenise Givens (left) presented the 2023 Industrial Leader ship Award to Nancy Cottrell of Taiho ManufacturingBill Woodard, Executive Director (left) presented a Perpetual Memorial Award in honor of James Clemons to Randal (center) and Barry Clemons (right) .Erica and Jared Goad received the Perpetual Memorial Award in honor of Mike ShouldersJustin Mauldin (right) presented a Perpetual Memorial Award in honor of A.B. McCall to Crystal (right) and J.J. Clemons. (center)