DECEMBER 2022 Chairman of the Board Dr. John Turner Blinn College District First Vice Chair Shay Morrow QuestSpecialty Corporation Second Vice Chair Becky Ogg Germania Insurance Treasurer Dan Blalock Brenham Abstract & Title Co. Secretary Jolene Curtis Texas Farm Credit Immediate Past Chair Joe Robertson Blue Bell Creameries Blake Barnes Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Eric Benitez Cedar Frame Real Estate Susan Cates City of Brenham Dr. Tylor Chaplin Brenham ISD Jim Chisolm Texas Star Winery Carlos Garcia Mariachi’s Mexican Restaurant Kara Matheney Washington County AgriLife Extension Service Michelle Panko Barking Ranch Pet Resort Roger Ross Coldwell Banker Properties Unlimited Jeffrey Sadler Del Sol Food Co., Inc. BRIANNAS Darron Smith Brenham National Bank
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Nominations Sought for the 2022 “Business of the Year” Awards The Washington County Chamber is now accepting nom- fessional and business standards. inations for “Small Business of the Year” and “Business of • The business sets an example of leadership for the Year” in Washington County for 2022. There are two others to follow, within its industry and its workforce. categories: one for businesses with 1-49 employees and • This business is locally owned/operated. one for 50+ employees. Nominations must be submitted by While you’re thinking about it, please consider nominatThursday, January 12, 2023. ing your own business. Nobody knows your business better than you. If you are aware of a local business that you feel is deserving, please nominate them. Criteria for this prestigious A form is available to pick up at the Washington County award include: Chamber office (314 S. Austin Street, Brenham) and it is • The business participates in multiple ways in the also available online at brenhamtexas.com under “News & community and makes lasting contributions to the growth Events.” If you wish to fill out the nomination online, go to and well-being of the community. https://bit.ly/3imtfyL. For more information, call 979- 836• The business has displayed evidence of high pro- 3695.
2022 Man and Woman of the Year Award Nominations Now Being Accepted County Chamber, recognizing the achievements of two extra-special individuals each year. The 2021 recipients were Joy Fuchs and Terry Luedtke. The 2023 Banquet will be held on February 2nd. Prior to the banquet, the immediate Past Chairman of the Chamber Board will convene a committee comprised of past award recipients to review all nominations and vote on the candidates for the current year. If you know someone you would like to nominate for this honor, please fill out a nomination form. It includes the judging criteria. You may contact the Chamber to have a form emailed to you or download the form online at BrenhamTexas.com under “News & Events.” Completed nomination forms are due to the Chamber by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2023. Winners are only selected from nominations received. Please note that prior nominations (submissions from prior As the end of the year approaches, it is time to start think- years) may be considered if resubmitted by the January 12 ing about who deserves the honor of being selected for the deadline. 2022 Man and Woman of the Year-Lifetime Achievement Awards. This is a long-standing tradition of the Washington