Jones named Citizen of Year
Citizen of the Year Marsha Jones is overcome with emotion as her husband Sam Jones gives her a heartfelt introduction on stage; Marsha, who was surprised by the honor, told the crowd that she lived in California for 23 years but she calls Mt. Vernon home. Present for Jones’ recognition was Rotary District Governor Kevin Merrill from Harrison, Ark. Jones is also a Rotary member.
Chamber Board Member Dallas Ross takes bids to begin the auction.
Business of the Year recipient Lance Phillips poses with his award and the jazziest suit this side of 1985.
Kevin McRae with Modern Kutz Barbershop gives a fist pump to the crowd after receiving New Business of the Year. (Photos by Ryan Squibb)
Marsha Jones gives an emotional, impromptu speech following her being named Citizen of the year.
Southern Charm Estate was an ideal venue Saturday night for the returning MV Chamber of Commerce banquet. (Photos by Ryan Squibb)
After two-year, COVID hiatus, MV Chamber brings back banquet
It was a Missouri Saturday night at Southern Charm Estate where the Mt. Vernon Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the return of its annual banquet. The mostly-formal affair was replete with live music by Holly Steward, entertainment by Jason Lacey, a delectable meal by Sum-R-Sweets and a live auction called by Dallas Ross. The highlight of the evening, though, may have been the recognition of local chamber members and businesses for their year-round efforts.
“This year we celebrated the return of in-person events and enjoyed a crowd of 150-plus. Our board stood up to trying times and pulled out a win for our local businesses,” Mt. Vernon Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Pam Dudley said. “Changing the format offered a chance for a shorter program with more focus on our members… Our live auction with Board Member Dallas Ross was a highlight and netted nearly $3,000 for the night. We are most grateful for our member Southern Charm Estate which allowed us the use of their gorgeous venue at no cost.”
Awards winners:
Citizen of the Year: Marsha Jones
Business of the Year: Lance Phillips (Phillips also won an award for Most Dynamic Footwear)
Ripple effect (award for economic impact): 417 Athletics
Golden Apple: Community Garden
New Business of the Year: Modern Kutz Barbershop, Kevin McRae
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