Greene Chamber Celebrates 2025 Award Winners
Greene Chamber Celebrates 2025 Award Winners The Greene County Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Awards Luncheon on October 29th at The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee. Sponsored by Century Bank & Trust, the event honored outstanding businesses and individuals whose contributions strengthen and enrich the Greene County community.
Chamber President Mika Mills welcomed more than 150 guests, followed by a keynote business update from Bob Kosek with the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
Five distinguished award winners were recognized:
The Heartbeat Award
Sponsor: ClearView Insurance
Recipient: Franks Chiropractic Life Center
Honored for many years of providing free chiropractic services to local first responders
and other community service.
Award presented by Blake Lomonaco to Dr. Richard Franks and Laura Holt.
Chamber Champion Award
Sponsor: SCB Video TV Marketing
Recipient: Steve Peluso
Recognized for his consistent support of Chamber events and the welcoming of new
businesses to the community.
Award presented to Steve Peluso by Haley Wicha of SCB.
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Unsung Hero Award
Sponsor: Ascend Roofing & Contracting
Recipient: Connie Karpinsky
Celebrated for seven consecutive years of dedicated leadership of the Upscale Resale
event, benefiting the Greene & Putnam County Food Pantries. Award presented to
Connie Karpinsky by Robert Boehm of Ascend Roofing.
Rookie of the Year Award
Sponsor: Sparklight
Recipient: Lake Country Books & Gifts
Recognized for their creative community engagement and numerous local events.
Award presented to Tammie & Ted Callaway by Kevin Monroe.
Mickey Channell Citizen of the Year Award
Sponsor: Georgia Power
Recipient: Beth Thomas
Honored for her extraordinary, long-standing service to the community. From leading the
Greensboro Dreamers program for 18 years, to serving on the BankSouth Foundation
and Neighbors Helping Neighbors Board, and co-chairing the Greene County Christmas
Stocking Fund, Beth Thomas exemplifies dedicated, selfless leadership in Greene
County.
Congratulations to all of our 2025 award winners!
For more information about the Greene Chamber of Commerce, upcoming events, or membership opportunities, please visit the Chamber website at www.chambergreene.org, or contact the office directly at 706-453-7592.
