Chamber Celebration WRAP UP

In January, the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce held their annual Celebration, to highlight members within the community and people who have achieved excellence over the last year.

“This is a small businesses celebration,” said Chamber President and CEO Candance Castlen Brake. “We celebrate every thing from people’s specific contributions to our community to people and their businesses and how well they’re doing.”

The Celebration also included an address from presenting sponsor, Owensboro Health, and the “passing of the gavel” from 2022 Chamber Board Chair Brenda Clayton, Brenda Clayton CPA to 2023 Chamber Board Chair Sarah Ford.

2022 Director of the Year

BART DARRELL & BRIAN WRIGHT

This award is selected by the members of the Chamber Board of Directors and all board members, except the board chair, are eligible to receive this honor. These Directors have dedicated many years to our Board and have greatly contributed to the success of the Chamber and its programs.

2022 Ambassador of the Year

Justin Merritt

This Ambassador exemplifies volunteerism as he has been an active Ambassador for over 3 years. You can catch him all around town thanking members for their investment in the Chamber as well as greeting at the monthly Rooster Booster with his young son right beside him! He won Ambassador of the Month 4 times in 2022. He is dedicated to the Chamber and its mission, advocating for every member.

2022 CYP Member of the Year

Keith Cottoner

This year’s member of the year is the epitome of a servant leader. His optimism and compassion continue to inspire others to better our community through CYP philanthropy events and community service projects. In addition to serving as the Executive Director of our H.L. Neblett Center, he serves on the Executive Committee as the Philanthropy Chair and is in this year’s Leadership Owensboro class.