Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce Awards

I. Award Category: Business of the Year

Criteria for Business of the Year Award Categories includes, but is not limited to:
  • The business must be a member in good standing of the Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce
  • The business must have an established reputation for providing a superior level of customer service
  • The business should use ingenuity and innovation to overcome challenges and compete in the marketplace
  • The employer and employees should participate in and/or support community activities
  • The business should make a concerted effort to retain their employees, as well as provide ample benefits and growth opportunities

  • Award Winner for 2007- Snipes Piggle Wiggly
  • Award Winner for 2008 - Sylvester Family Practice/HealthPlus
  • Award Winner for 2009- Fat Boy's Backyard BBQ and More
  • Award Winner for 2010 - Nether's Old Fashion Pork Skins
  • Award Winner for 2011 - Phoebe Worth Medical Center


II. Award Category: Goodwill Ambassador of the Year

Criteria for Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Award Category includes, but is not limited to:
Dynamic individual who embodies the principles of community leadership, selflessness, and integrity, and who promotes the good of the community

***Chamber membership not a requirement.

Goodwill Ambassador of the Year:
  • Award Winner for 2007 - Dr. H. G. Davis, Jr.
  • Award Winner for 2008 - Ed Souter
  • Award Winner for 2009 - Unique Ryders Motorcycle Club
  • Award Winner for 2010 - Lyndell Ford
  • Award Winner for 2011 - Steve Bennett


Volunteer of the Year:
  • Award Winner for 2007 - Tony Hall
  • Award Winner for 2008 - Benjamin Terrell Whidby
  • Did not award a Volunteer of the Year 2009
  • Special Recognition for 2011 - Stephanie Kincaid & James Brown Jr.


IV. Award Category: Lifetime Achievement

Criteria for Lifetime Achievement Award Category includes, but is not limited to:
Dynamic individual that has demonstrated a diversity of volunteer and/or community involvement
Embodies the principles of selflessness and integrity, and promotes the good of the community through his/her profession and/or volunteer activities
Has been recognized by other organizations for volunteer work or profession
***Chamber membership not a requirement.

Lifetime Achievement:
  • Award Winner for 2007 - Mr. Ridley Monk
  • Award Winner for 2008 -Mrs. Earleen Sizemore
  • Award Winner for 2009-Mrs. Virginia Andrews
  • Award Winner for 2010 -Mrs. Irene Hall
  • Award Winner for 2011 - Mr.Tommy Snipes