The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held its 118th Annual Membership Banquet, sponsored by Kohler Co

The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce held its 118th Annual Membership Banquet, sponsored by Kohler Co, at the Brownwood Coliseum on Thursday, June 27th, 2024. The theme for the year was Cowboy Gala, bringing together hundreds of chamber and community members to recognize and celebrate local leaders. The evening commenced with a wine and beer reception supported by Hometown Liquor, followed by a dinner provided by Up in Smoke BBQ. The event culminated with an awards ceremony, led by City Councilman Draco Miller Jr. as the Master of Ceremonies.

Interim Director Domonique Glaeske and the incoming Board President Dayna Prochaska from Ranger College acknowledged this year’s departing Board members. They also honored Dee Dee Lee from Andy’s Pest Troopers as the Board Member of the Year, and Christi Wynn from the City of Brownwood as the Ambassador of the Year.

City Councilman Draco Miller Jr. announced this year’s Community Award Winners.

Stuart Coleman “Good Neighbor” Award: Mona Pitts with Eastlawn Memorial Park, Stacy Walker with Good Samaritan Ministries, Melinda Hines with Woman’s Club of Brownwood
Volunteer of the Year: Justin Seale, Veteran Volunteer
Small Business of the Year Award: Grazed and Confused
Medium Business of the Year Award: Fuzzy’s Tacos
Large Business of the Year Award: Chick-fil-A Brownwood
Community Partner of the Year Award: Center for Life Resources
Professional of the Year Award: Gene Russell with Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Man of the Year Award: Dr. Tom Byrd with AccelHealth
Woman of the Year Award: Jessie Hamilton with Hamilton’s
Groner Pitts “Lifetime of Service” Award: Tony Krischke with Tony Krischke, CPA, PC