The Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce’s celebratory Annual Awards Dinner was a night of recognition as they honored six of their outstanding members on Thursday, March 3, at Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort.
“It was great getting the membership together to recognize business leaders for everything they do to help the Chamber and Community,” said President/CEO Kristopher McLane.
This prestigious event recognized local leaders for their dedication and accomplishments in the community and with the Panama City Beach Chamber. These awards included the Pioneer of the Year Award, Community Impact Award, Business Excellence Award, Chamber Ambassador of the Year Award, Young Professional of the Year Award, and a dedication to the Chamber’s 2021 Chairman.
The Past Chair Award was given to 2021 Chairman of the Board, Jeff DiBenedictis of BancorpSouth, for his dedicated service and commitment to leading the Beach Chamber.
This year’s Young Professional of the Year Award winner was Lauren Hopkins of Coastal Waste & Recycling. Lauren is a young professional who influences growth, prosperity, and quality of life in our community.
This year’s Ambassador of the Year Award winner was Jenna Hall of Hallin Hearts. Whether attending Ambassador events, ribbon cuttings or volunteering her time, Jenna goes above and beyond for the Chamber.
Kristian Millirons of 3P America won the Business Excellence Award for their contributions to our community and to the Beach Chamber. 3P America continues to evolve and recently launched a state-of-the-art testing, vaccine verification, and compliance platform as the intelligent solution for employers navigating Coronavirus mandates.
Our Community Impact Award was given to Larry Thompson of Grand Slam Sports Tournaments, which continue to encourage growth and prosperity in Panama City Beach and Bay County year after year.
This year’s Pioneer of the Year Award was given to Richard Sanders of Visit Panama City Beach for their leadership, dedication, and lasting influence on our community and to the Chamber.
Congratulations to all award winners and thank you to everyone that made the 2022 Annual Awards Dinner a huge success.
