On February 6, 2025, the Habersham County Chamber of Commerce held its annual Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner, recognizing those in the community who have impacted the lives of those in our area. The event was held at Piedmont University Commons, 1021 Central Ave, in Demorest, GA.
It was a time to celebrate 2024’s successes while highlighting some individuals and businesses who deserved recognition for their extra effort in making Habersham County a great place to live.
A presentation was given for members to see what the coming year will bring to businesses in Habersham County. This prestigious evening was full of fun, socializing, and celebration as the Chamber recognized businesses and individuals that make Habersham a great place to live, work, and enjoy! Members could showcase their company while enjoying time with their employees and VIP clients.
The event began with extensive networking and social time, including various appetizers, beer, and wine. The dinner, awards, updates, and dessert followed it. Several awards were presented at the Annual Awards Dinner, including Large and Small Business of the Year, Business Woman of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, Otis Stonecypher Countian of the Year, and the new Hall of Fame inductee.
The following list is of the winners and presenters:
Business of the Year: teXga Farms
Presenter: Susan Ramsey
Entrepreneur of the Year: Amanda Fulmer
Presenter: Ellie Van Doornum
Industry of the Year: Fieldale
Presenter: Charlie Fiveash
Non-Profit of the Year: HUB of Habersham
Presenter: Joey Duncan
Countian of the Year: Chan Caudell
Presenter: Alan Jones
Volunteer of the Year: Yvonne Marinelli
Presenter: Keith Barlow
Hall of Fame: Victor Anderson
Presenter: Bryan Ferguson
Ambassador of the Year: Randall Roy Fry
Presenter: Ellie Van Doornum
Young Professional of the Year: Noah Hamil
Presenter: Alex Michelle
Woman of the Year: Marcia Hamil
Presenter: Susan Ramsey
Chairman’s Award: Scott Roland
Presenter: Tim Ash
Dynamic couple recognized at Habersham Chamber of Commerce Gala
