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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.