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Gwinnett Chamber 74th Annual Dinner Award Winners

April 14, 2022 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

Gwinnett Chamber 74th Annual Dinner Award Winners

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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.

2021 SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS: Seven Oaks Academy, 360 Pest & Food Safety Consulting and American Painting & Renovations

December 8, 2021 by Mike

Gwinnett Studio

2021 SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS: Seven Oaks Academy, 360 Pest & Food Safety Consulting and American Painting & Renovations

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Erica Gwyn, Chelle Hartzer, J.D. Mealor and Sid Theus

Risk-takers. Problem solvers. The dreamers and the doers. Not for the faint of heart, being a small business owner is a bold feat. Now, more than ever, it is critical to celebrate those who are up to the challenge. The Gwinnett Chamber’s Small Business Awards do just that by showcasing those that dare to start, sustain, and succeed, and the community that supports them.

Erica Gwyn/Seven Oaks Academy (Minority-Owned/Woman-Owned Small Business Award)

Seven Oaks Academy is a preschool in Lilburn, GA that offers various platforms for creative learning experiences for all the children in their facility. Aiming for quality child development and favorable outcomes are their primary concerns. They want every child to be well-equipped with the right knowledge and expertise for them to be well-rounded individuals. Apart from having an exciting learning environment, their professionals strive to unleash the potential of every child.

Chelle Hartzer/360 Pest & Food Safety Consulting (Launch Award)

360 Pest & Food Safety Consulting helps companies solve tough pest issues. They help companies trouble-shoot ongoing issues, put preventative plans in place, and improve their pest control services.

Sid Theus/American Painting & Renovations (Founder Award)

For over 30 years, American Painting & Renovations has provided top-rated service within the multifamily, commercial, and residential industries as a contractor. Their goal has been to ensure you receive reliable products and unmatched installations promptly. Their nationwide service, quality workmanship, and competitive pricing have earned them numerous recognitions within these industries, and is confirmed by their growing list of satisfied customers.

Cat Rangers Charity Golf Tournament

April 29, 2021 by Mike

Gwinnett Business Radio

Cat Rangers Charity Golf Tournament

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Will Rigdon, Sparrow Marcioni, Terri Jondahl and Sid Theus

The 1st Annual Cat Rangers Charity Golf Tournament will be held Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at the Legacy Golf Course at Lanier Islands. The tournament will include a $1 million Hole In One Shootout for the winning team, a $10,000 Hole In One prize, a $5,000 Putting Contest, and many other great prizes. Several cars will also be on display from Atlanta Motorsports Park and local Corvette and Mustang clubs.

Sparrow Marcioni/Cat Rangers

Cat Rangers is saving the lives of cats and kittens one paw at a time. They are the “special forces” of cat rescue and all of their kitty’s recover at their center in Buford, GA while they wait to find their forever homes.

Will Rigdon/Atlanta Motorsports Park

Atlanta Motorsports Park (AMP) is a motorsports country club and motorsports playground, set in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains near Dawsonville, where family, friends and businesses come together to share and celebrate their passion for driving.

Atlanta Motorsports Park is a road course designed by famed Formula 1 architect Hermann Tilke. Instead of the typical country club with a golf course at its center, AMP features a 2-mile road course with elevation changes, technical course layout, high speed straights, and two “signature” corners designed to pay homage to famed European race courses. Moreover, AMP is the only CIK Level A/1 level kart track in America (Formula 1 standard) with the most aggressive elevation changes of any kart track in the world. Both tracks have a Formula 1 lighting and CCTV system and are built to the highest standards.

Sid Theus/American Painting & Renovations

American Painting & Renovations has grown exponentially in the residential, commercial and multi-family property industries because of quality workmanship, competitive pricing and reliable service to all of their customers. APR is currently licensed in 33 states and has no plans to stop there. The company and the subcontractors perform a host of renovation and construction services across the country, including apartment-to-condo conversions and interior and exterior renovations. American Painting also provides the residential, commercial and multi-family communities with services such as exterior painting, concrete, roofing, stucco, siding, gutter replacement, carpentry, welding and much more.

Terri Jondahl/CAB Incorporated

Unsurpassed excellence since 1982, CAB Incorporated is a leader in international supply chain and quality management, specializing in supplying industrial castings and forgings, steel pipe flanges for waterworks, and wind tower components for industrial applications on three continents. With manufacturing and distribution in the U.S. and engineers on the ground around the world working with supplier factories, CAB’s deep expertise in manufacturing and process control drives down costs and minimizes risks of an international supply chain and provides options for U.S. based inspection, manufacturing, assembly, just in time inventory management and other value added services.