Recognition Committee
The purpose of the Recognition Committee is to find ways to celebrate our members for their achievements, accomplishments, anniversaries, and more!
The committee strives to create a culture of appreciation and validation for our members’ hard work. The committee is tasked with soliciting nominations and selecting award recipients at both the Opelika Chamber organization level and state level. We use our award programming to advocate for and raise awareness of our business community and their accomplishments. For example, the chamber awards a multitude of awards at our Annual Meeting in the summer.
NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITES FOR THE CHAMBER'S STATE OF THE CITY AWARDS
SPIRIT OF OPELIKA AWARD:
This recipient must be a citizen who lives or works in Opelika and is an outstanding individual that has brought exceptional benefit and /or recognition to our city, county, or state. They embody the spirit and nature of Opelika in their everyday interactions and relationships.
COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD:
This award is intended to honor an outstanding organization or non-profit that has made a significant contribution to our local community. It is designed to recognize the best, most innovative, highly creative, and most effective organization in accomplishing its goals.
2023 Annual Meeting Awards
Ambassador of the Year: Morgan Vickers
Chairman's Award: Raven Harvis
Community Partner Award: Lee County Humane Society
Distinguished Service Award: Eric Canada
Large Business of the Year: Bonnie Plants
Small Business of the Year: Heritage House
Minority-Owned Business of the Year: Dani Cheesecake
Legendary Award: Peterson and Williams Funeral Home
Spirit of Opelika Award: Becky Brown
Visionary Award: Police Chief Shane Healey
Young Professional Award: Nakeda Woods
Shirley Flora Award Presented by Keep Opelika Beautiful: Tipi Miller
Downtown Business of the Year Presented by Opelika Main Street: Crawford Willis Group
Tourism Partner of the Year Presented by Auburn-Opelika Tourism: Botanic
Committee Members
Laura Cooper, Board Chair
Becky Brown
Carlton E. Hunley
Raven Harvis
Tipi Miller
John Sweatman
Nakeda Woods
Kendra Nix
Tabitha White
Ronnie Wilson
Amberly Pressley
Eric McDade
If you would like more information on Opelika Chamber's committees & councils, contact
Mackenzie Poole, Opelika Chamber Vice President at mackenzie@opelikachamber.com.