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 small business of the quarter, minority business of the quarter, and a multitude of awards at our Annual Meeting.
Nominate a Small Business!
Click the button to nominate a small business to be considered for our upcoming Small Business of the Quarter Award.
Nominate a Minority Business!
Click the button to nominate a minority business to be considered for our upcoming Minority Business of the Quarter Award.
2023 Quarterly Awards
Q1 Small Business: Harris Funeral Home
Q1 Minority Business: Eula Mae's (Eua la La)
Q2 Small Business: East Alabama Nutrition
Q2 Minority Business: Dani Cheesecake
Q3 Small Business: The Heritage House
Q3 Minority Business: Rock 'N Pinball
2022 Annual Meeting Awards
Ambassador of the Year: Nakeda Woods with MAX Credit Union
Chairman's Award: Dr. Mark Neighbors
Community Partner Award: The Curtis House
Distinguished Service Award: Becky Benton
Large Business of the Year: Mando America Corporation
Small Business of the Year: Christie Ray Hill - State Farm Insurance
Minority Business of the Year: Twice Baked
Legendary Award: Piedmont Fertilizer Company
Spirit of Opelika Award: Dozier Smith T with Smith T Building Supply
Visionary Award: Tiffany Gibson with Girls' STEPS Inc.
Young Professional Award: Evan Crawford with Crawford-Willis Group
Shirley Flora Award Presented by Keep Opelika Beautiful: Lela Lofton
Downtown Business of the Year Presented by Opelika Main Street: Rock 'N Roll Pinball
Tourism Partner of the Year Presented by Auburn-Opelika Tourism: Achievement Center Easterseals
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, Director of Leadership & Events at mackenzie@opelikachamber.com.