Chamber of Commerce 96th annual awards dinner at Blue Ridge Community College Friday night
Southern Alarm & Security owner Steve Johnson was presented with the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce’s highest honor — the G. Ray Cantrell award — during the chamber’s 96th annual awards dinner at Blue Ridge Community College.
The chamber’s most prestigious award, which goes to an individual for a lifetime of service to the chamber and the Henderson County community, was presented by Michael Thompson of the Van Winkle Law Firm Friday night in the college’s conference hall.
Johnson received his award moments after longtime Lions Club member Tommy Thompson was recognized for his civic contributions by being given the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service award.
Several other chamber members received recognition as well, including Cindy Novak, Ambassador of the Year; Sanctuary Brewing Company co-owners Lisa McDonald and Joe Dinan, Small Business Leader of the Year; and Missy and Sandy Schenck of Green River Preserve, Camp Industry Leadership award.
Wendy Frye accepted the Environmental Sustainability award on behalf of Henderson County Public Schools; Dave Martin of Current, Powered by GE, was named Industrialist of the Year; and Lew Bleiweis, David King and Alexandra Bradley accepted the First Citizens Bank Forever First Customer Service award on behalf of the Asheville Regional Airport Authority
