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67th Annual Membership Meeting & Awards Luncheon

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And the Winners are…

Chamber Presents 2007 Business Awards

Myrtle Beach area businesses and individuals were recognized for outstanding accomplishments during the 67th Annual Membership Meeting held Oct. 25, 2007, at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort at Grande Dunes. The chamber would like to congratulate all of the companies that were nominated, the finalists and winners for their commitment to the Grand Strand.

Business Image Ripley’s Aquarium	Business Innovation Classic Home Building and Design, Inc.
Small Business Target Media	Community Service Hall Custom Homes/Custom Classic Home Building & Design, Inc.
Hospitality Employee of the Year Sue Pariseau Ripley’s Boulevard Attractions	Ambassador of the Year Fidencia Pla Keller Williams Realty
Volunteer of the Year Lyn Smith Capt. Dick’s Marina	Leadership Grand Strand’s 2007 Ann DeBock Leadership Award  Dennis Wade The Jackson Companies
Citizen of the Year  Greg Everett Myrtle Beach Herald	Ashby Ward Pioneers of the Year Mary Emily and Nelson Jackson The Jackson Companies

The Citizen and Pioneer awards will be presented at the Nov. 29 President’s Gala.

Past Award Winners

2006

Business Innovation
Shredright Corp.

Community Service
Sam's Club

Business Image
Waccamaw Community Hospital

Small Business
Shredright Corp.

Ambassador of the Year
Annette Litteken
Avon independent sales representative

Volunteer of the Year
Kermit “K2” Gibson
Sam’s Club

Hospitality Employee of the Year
Bryan Barnes
Springmaid Beach Resort

Citizen of the Year
Dr. Gerrita Postlewait

Ashby Ward Pioneer of the Year
Cecil Brandon, Jr.

2005

Hospitality Employee
Emma Grate
Dayton House Resort

Business Innovation Award
World Tour Golf Links

Community Service Award
Associated Insurors

Business Image Award
Brookgreen Gardens

Small Business Award
FastSigns

Ambassador of the Year
Jenafor Braley

Volunteer of the Year
Diane DeVaughn Stokes

2004

Hospitality Employee
Early Ayers
Ocean Park Resort

Business Innovation Award
Benji's Bed & Breakfast

Community Service Award
Grand Strand Humane Society

Business Image Award
GS Magazine

Small Business Award
The Cypress Inn

Ambassador of the Year
Annette Litteken

Volunteer of the Year
Doris Whiteley

2003

Hospitality Employee
Eddie Williams, Hampton Inn

Business Innovation Award
Waccamaw Community Hospital

Community Service Award
Jackson Companies

Business Image Award
Inlet Square Mall

Ambassador of the Year
Ian Robinson

2002

Hospitality Employee
Vernell Ramsey
Springmaid Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center

Business Innovation Award
Strand Regional Specialty Associates

Community Service Award
Citizens Against Spouse Abuse

Business Image Award
Grand Strand Humane Society

Ambassador of the Year
Annette Litteken

2001

Hospitality Employee
Sandy Sloan
Hampton Inn-Broadway at the Beach

Business Innovation Award
Santee Cooper

Community Service Award
Crabby Mike's Seafood

Business Image Award
Carolina Opry

Ambassador of the Year
Heather Finley