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The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 47th Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce brought more than 200 business leaders together to celebrate its 47th Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon on Friday, September 26 at the Hyatt Regency Conroe.
The event is held each year following the end of the Chamber year on August 31st to recognize members who have shown exemplary support for the Chamber and the community. Chamber President & CEO Aaron Cox delivered the annual report detailing the successes of the 2024-2025 Chamber year.
The 2024-2025 specialty award winners are:
- Chamber Diplomat of the Year: Cathy Bruce, Always Best Senior Care Services The Woodlands
- Chamber Volunteer of the Year: Kristi Leggett, Community Assistance Center
- Chamber Community Citizen of the Year: Vicki Fullerton, RE/MAX The Woodlands & Spring
- Emerging Leader: Amber Scheer, Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab
- Chairman’s Award: Debbie Kaschik, The Young Learners
The Legacy Award Recipient was past Chamber Chairman Mary Matteson-Parrish who has been an integral part of shaping The Woodlands are community.
In addition to the annual awards, the volunteer positions of retiring Board Members, Vice Presidents, Diplomat Team and Team Leaders of committees, councils and signature events were recognized for their service to the Chamber. Members marking 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years of membership were also recognized for their continued support.
Cox ended the awards ceremony by recognizing 2024–2025 Chairman of the Board, Ann Wolford of The Wolford Group. Cox noted Ann’s clarity and strength as a leader and thanked her for decisions and vision that will positively impact the Chamber for years to come.
Thank you to Presenting Sponsor Lone Star College and all of our sponsors for supporting this important event.
Source: The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce
