Chamber of Commerce presents annual awards

  • Kevin Panter Insurance was honored with the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce Community Service award at the chamber’s annual banquet Saturday night. Panter, right, received the award from Richard York.
    Kevin Panter Insurance was honored with the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce Community Service award at the chamber’s annual banquet Saturday night. Panter, right, received the award from Richard York.
  • Snack in Backpack received the Chamber of Commerce Heart of the Community Award Saturday night. Manda Gwatney presented the award to Snack Executive Director Deby Beck, Greg Spencer and Carl Pruett. The organization has packed over one million backpacks filled with food for students.
    Snack in Backpack received the Chamber of Commerce Heart of the Community Award Saturday night. Manda Gwatney presented the award to Snack Executive Director Deby Beck, Greg Spencer and Carl Pruett. The organization has packed over one million backpacks filled with food for students.
  • Two outgoing members of the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Britton Quintrell, center, and Rob Kaser, were recognized for their service by Suzanne Davenport, chairwoman of the chamber board of directors.
    Two outgoing members of the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Britton Quintrell, center, and Rob Kaser, were recognized for their service by Suzanne Davenport, chairwoman of the chamber board of directors.
  • The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce honored Joe and Cila Cipolla with a Lifetime Member Award Saturday night. Troy Shirbroun, left, presented the Cipollas with the honor.
    The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce honored Joe and Cila Cipolla with a Lifetime Member Award Saturday night. Troy Shirbroun, left, presented the Cipollas with the honor.
  • Suzanne Davenport, left, was recognized as both the outgoing and incoming chairwoman of the Fannin County Board of Directors Saturday night with the traditional passing of the gavel. She was recognized by Chamber President Christie Gribble. Davenport stepped in to fill Jason Jones’ term as president when he relocated, and now begins her full term as chairwoman.
    Suzanne Davenport, left, was recognized as both the outgoing and incoming chairwoman of the Fannin County Board of Directors Saturday night with the traditional passing of the gavel. She was recognized by Chamber President Christie Gribble. Davenport stepped in to fill Jason Jones’ term as president when he relocated, and now begins her full term as chairwoman.
  • The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year award went to Shelley Eyerly, right. It was presented by Chamber President Christie Gribble. The award recognizes the ambassador for involvement in Chamber events.
    The Fannin County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year award went to Shelley Eyerly, right. It was presented by Chamber President Christie Gribble. The award recognizes the ambassador for involvement in Chamber events.
  • Greg Spencer, right, was honored as the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Member. Troy Shirbroun presented the honor. Spencer was honored for his work with Blues & BBQ, Snack in a Backpack, and several other volunteer efforts.
    Greg Spencer, right, was honored as the Fannin County Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Member. Troy Shirbroun presented the honor. Spencer was honored for his work with Blues & BBQ, Snack in a Backpack, and several other volunteer efforts.
Fannin County Chamber of Commerce members and their guests gathered Saturday night for the organization’s annual banquet. Board Chairman Suzanne Davenport opened the meeting by telling the group…

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