Annual Banquet- February 6, 2025
We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who joined us for the Tifton Tift Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet! Your presence and support made this event a truly memorable celebration of community, connection, and growth. From our distinguished speakers to the incredible members and partners who make our chamber so special, we couldn’ t have asked for a better evening!
A special thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and event organizers. Thank you, Southern Caterers, Bob’ s Flowers, Murray’ s Flower Gallery, UGA Conference Center and Lights, Sound, Action for their dedication and hard work in bringing everything together seamlessly.
Congratulations to our award winners! Ambassador of the Year: Kayla Gaskins John Hunt Entrepreneur of the Year: Tom and Tyler Riddle Prince Businesswoman of the Year: Debbie Edenfield J. Lamar Branch Award: Evangela Hampton Stafford Award: Frankie Mathis Wall of Fame: Larry and Joyce Mims Rotary Ethics in Business Award: Bowen Donaldson Home for Funerals
Charlie Yawn, our 2024 Board Chair also passed the gavel to our 2025 Board Chair, Becky Smith. n
Charlie Yawn MJ Hall, Larry Mims, William Bowen
Frankie Mathis, Tyron Spearman
Evangela Hampton, Ron Branch Cindy Evers-Peake, William Bowen
Tyler Riddle, Jason Bishoff, Tom Riddle
Debbie Edenfield, Heather Stripling Kayla Gaskins, Melody Cowart
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