The Early Chamber of Commerce held their 34th annual awards banquet Tuesday night at the Early First United Methodist Church.
Master of ceremonies Rex Tackett recognized the work and accomplishments for the last year of the Early Chamber board and ambassadors. Guests were also treated to the music of the Early Jazz Combo Ryan Contreras and Abe Cooper.
Key individuals were also recognized for their work and contributions to Early with special awards.
Business of the Year for 2012 was Early Blooms and Things recognizing owners Harlan and Lori Hohertz.
Citizen of the Year was Early Mayor Robert Mangrum.
The Special Appreciation Award was given of Sgt. Steven Means of the Early Police Department.
This year’s Appreciation Award was given to Larry Bartley.
Member of the Year was awarded to Tim Espinoza.
Ambassador of the Year was awarded to Lisa Callihan
Emcee Rex Tackett was also recognized for his upcoming Texas Radio Hall of Fame induction.
Several teachers at Early ISD were also recognized at the banquet. Kerri Jacobson was awarded Primary Teacher of the Year, Debbie Hagood was awarded Elementary Teacher of the Year, Hilary Baucom was awarded Middle School Teacher of the Year, and Ray Jones was awarded High School Teacher of the Year. Judy Reed was also recognized for her award as Texas Region 15 Teacher of the Year.
Pictured at top representing Early ISD from left to right – Robert Wade, EISD School Board Trustee; Dr. Tami Cox, EISD School Board Trustee; Hilary Baucom, Middle School Teacher of the Year; Ray Jones, High School Teacher of the Year; Debbie Hagood, Elementary Teacher of the Year; Judy Reed, Texas Region 15 Teacher of the Year; Mike Kingston, EISD School Board President, and Chad Benton, EISD School Board Trustee.
Brent Mosley (center) presents the award for Business of the Year 2012 to Early Blooms and Things recognizing owners Harlan and Lori Hohertz
Early Chamber President Ron Isom (left) presents the Citizen of the Year award to Early Mayor Bob Mangurm.
Early Police Chief David Mercer (left) presents the Special Appreciation Award to Sgt. Steven Means of the Early Police Department
Candice Cooksey Fulton (right) presents the Appreciation Award to Larry Bartley
Early Chamber Board President Ron Isom (right) presents Rex Tackett with an award recognizing his induction into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame.
