Rockwall Chamber recognizes excellence in business at annual banquet

(ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 29, 2018) The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual Chamber Choice Awards Banquet themed “East Bound & Down” sponsored by Cavender’s on Tuesday, January 26^th. Over 500 Chamber Partners packed Southern Junction in their finest 70’s western wear to see who would be honored in 13 categories. The winners were:

Best Practices in Community Involvement | Southwest Kia Rockwall

Best Practices in Customer Service | Shenaniganz

Emerging Business of the Year | Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

Corporate Partner of the Year | Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Lake Pointe

Medium Size Business of the Year | Soulman’s Bar-B-Que, Inc.

Small Business Partner of the Year | NTX Indoor Digital Billboards

Non-profit of the Year | Boys & Girls Club

Young Professional of the Year | Shaun Kirkland

Spirit of Rockwall | Joey Wilhoite

Ambassador of the Year | Chuck Leblo

Director of the Year | Katy Miller

Lifetime Achievement | Rick Filip

Chamber Partner of the Year | Southwest Kia – Rockwall

Nominees were selected by committee with online voting opening to the public to determine the winners with over six thousand votes cast. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners!

In addition to the awards presented, the Rockwall Chamber honored their Milestone Partners – businesses which have been involved with the Chamber for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 years as well as a special video presentation celebrating their Ruby Partners – businesses that have been involved with the Chamber for 40 years. Those businesses include: Atmos Energy, J.E.R. Chilton YMCA, K&S insurance Agency, Rockwall Veterinary Hospital, Ebby Halliday Realtors, Oncor, Rest Haven Funeral Home and Memorial Park, Rockwall Flower & Design, Rockwall Ford and Kuhlman & Laun, DDS.

The Chamber would like to send a special “Thank you!” to all of the sponsors for this years Annual Banquet:

Presenting Sponsor | Cavender’s

Av & Program Sponsor | Baylor Scott & White Lake Pointe

Awards | Texas Health Presbyterian Rockwall

Décor | Alliance Bank

Interactive Voting | Justin Holland, Regal Realtors

Entertainment | Fenton Nissan of Rockwall

Wine | American National Bank

Steak | Southwest Kia Rockwall

Photo Booth | Guaranty Bank & Trust

Beer | Lonestar Transfer

Dessert | Republic Services