The Gwinnett Chamber announced the honorees for its 74th Annual Dinner to be held Friday, April 22, at the Gas South Convention Center. The annual event, presented by Northside Hospital, celebrates Gwinnett’s community servants, corporate citizens, and compassionate organizations.
Five of the award winners recently visited the Gwinnett Business RadioX studio to discuss what the prestigious honor means to them.
The 2021 Citizen of the Year Award honors individuals whose services have had the greatest impact on the overall quality of life for Gwinnett County in recent years.
Winner: Sidney H. Theus, Chief Executive Officer of American Painting and Renovations
Public Service Awards are given to individuals who, over the years, have gone above and beyond in their service to the community and its residents.
Winner: Jay Dennard, Chief Operating Officer, Northside Hospital Duluth
Public Service Awards are given to individuals who, over the years, have gone above and beyond in their service to the community and its residents.
Winner: Jonathan Holmes, Managing Partner, Mighty 8th Media
Public Service Awards are given to individuals who, over the years, have gone above and beyond in their service to the community and its residents.
Winner: Representative Sam Park, Georgia State House District 101
The D. Scott Hudgens Humanitarian Award is given in honor of Scott Hudgens, a respected developer and philanthropist who unselfishly gave of his time and talents to ensure that many others, especially those with limited means, would benefit from his treasure.
Winner: Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett (Jamie Hamilton, Executive Director)
In addition to the above winners, Dr. Jann L. Joseph, President, Georgia Gwinnett College, will be recognized as a Public Service Award Winner. The R. Wayne Shackelford Legacy Award, honoring the memory and legacy of an individual who has made a difference in the history and progress of Gwinnett County, will be awarded posthumously to James J. Maran, former President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber; L. Jim Steele, former Chief Operating Officer of Gwinnett County Public Schools; and Kelvin J. “Kelly” Kelkenberg, former Councilman for the City of Duluth.
The James J. Maran International Award, recognizing an international company that has chosen to locate in Gwinnett, taking advantage of Gwinnett’s pro-business mindset, and become an active member of the Chamber and the local community, will be awarded to Hettich America.
For more information on this annual program including how to register, please visit GwinnettAnnualDinner.com.
