Merit Bank Hosts Holiday Party

Merit Bank celebrated the holiday season and the bank’s 2022 performance with around 325 of its clients and shareholders on December 12 at The Belle at Stovehouse. Merit opened in July, 2019 and finished 2022 with just over $265 million in total assets, and is now the only bank headquartered in Huntsville.

With the main spread catered by Bubba’s Silver Spoon Catering, as well as a grazing table by Cured & Company, flowers and décor were by In Bloom.

“Our Holiday Party was the perfect way to say ‘thank you’ to all of those who contributed to the success of the bank in 2022 – and to set the stage for an even better 2023,” said Will Heaps, President / CEO. n

Huntsville Hospital Foundation Honors Donors

Huntsville Hospital Foundation hosted its annual Societies of 1895 & 2012 Major Donor Reception on January 31. The reception was held in the beautifully renovated atrium of Embassy Suites. Guests enjoyed a celebratory evening with elevated Southern-inspired selections from Chef Luke Hawke. The Foundation gave out three prestigious awards to individuals who have made a tremendous impact on the community, including the Outstanding Foundation Volunteer Award, which was awarded to Annette McAdams and Marijane Jerauld; the Carl A. Grote, Jr., M.D. Outstanding Physician Advocate Award, awarded to Dr. Joe Kelly; and the Doctor of Philanthropy, awarded to Dr. Frank Crim. n continued on page 56