The Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County recently held its annual Holiday Appreciation Luncheon for its volunteers the Ambassadors and Emissaries and awarded its star performers. Ambassadors and Emissaries represent the Chamber at all events such as ribbon cuttings and act as a welcoming committee for those new to the business community.

This year's “Emissary of the Year” was Lisa Lane, Savvy Gifts. Honorable Mentions were Terry Dumer, Woodall and Hoggle Insurance, and Jeff Olson, Computer Troubleshooters.

“Ambassador of the Year” was Nansi Clark, Holiday Inn Downtown. Honorable Mentions were Tom Ray, Look Outdoor Advertising, Jackie Robbins, Business Interiors, andRebecca Billings, NETWORx.

“Team of the Year” was Sandy Bottoms
Phil Riddick, Bill Poole Realty — team leader. Team members included Paul Reutter, Vulcan Heating & Air Conditioning Services; Philip Bifulco, Information Understructures, Inc.; Phil Thames, Intermission Massage and Neuromuscular Therapy; Brad Cardwell, Merrill Lynch; Tom Ray, Look Outdoor Advertising; Laura Voorhies, Digium, Inc.; Rebecca Billings, NETWORx (T&W Operations, LLC); John Morgan, Mac Resource

2008 was a busy year for the Chamber’s volunteers. There were 547 volunteers who helped cut the ribbon on 111 businesses, helped raise more than $1.4 million during the Total Resource Campaign, helped with 40 Chamber events and reached out to nearly half of the Chamber’s membership.

“The Chamber has accomplished a lot this year and we could not have done it without all of you,” Loren Traylor, vice president for investor relations for the Chamber, said.

To become involved in these programs, contact Donna McCrary at 535-2027 or dmccrary@hsvchamber.org