Laurens County Award Winners
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE INTERN-Jonathan Doerr, a Presbyterian College senior from Pawleys Island, SC, served as an intern at the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce during the 2004-2005 school year. Following graduation, Doerr is pursuing a career with the Federal government and makes his home in Alexandria, VA.
SMALL BUSINESS PERSON HONORS-The Laurens County Chamber of Commerce recognizes local small business owners each quarter of the year. Pictured are honorees for 2004 including, from the left, Robby Hill of Hill’s Service Company, Kevin and Melissa Patton of C-Mart and Steamers Deli, John Mitchell of All-Dry of the Carolinas, and Debbie Kinard of Picture This Frame Shop. John Mitchell was named Small Business Person of the Year at the annual membership banquet in January 2005.
TEACHERS HONORED-Brenda Shrantz, left, of the Martha Dendy Sixth Grade Center in Clinton and Susan H. Putman of Laurens Middle School in Laurens were recognized as Teachers of the Year from District 56 and 55, respectively.
DAVENPORT CITIZENSHIP AWARD-Norma Davenport Riley, far left, is pictured with Jordan Lee of Clinton High School who was honored with the Cecil Davenport Citizenship Award at the Chamber’s annual banquet. Pictured to Weaver’s right are award finalists Lee Scott (Laurens District 55 High School), Emily Burrows (Laurens Academy) and Carla Vaughan Culbertson (Thornwell High School).
VOLUNTEER HONORED-Dixie Prickett of AstenJohnson in Clinton was honored as the John Faris Volunteer of the Year at the Chamber’s annual membership banquet. She is flanked by fellow board members King Dixon, left, and Dr. Ed Taylor.
AMBASSADORS OF THE YEAR-Judy Mattison and Michael Patterson of Langston House Assisted Living in Clinton were honored as the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors of the Year for their faithful support of the Chamber’s mission. Both volunteered numerous hours to Chamber events throughout the year.
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