The Tucker County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the recipients for the 39th Annual Chamber Awards. The banquet will be on Thursday evening, May 18, 2016 at 6 p.m. at Canaan Valley Resort. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased at the Information Center in Davis or by calling304-259-5315 by May 13. The Chamber has solicited nominations for six different categories, the secret committee has met and the results are in.
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Educator of the Year: Bobbi Quattro
Special Education Aide for Tucker County High School
Mountain Hospice is the proud sponsor of this award.
One colleague wrote, “Mrs. Quattro shows these kids how to live life with grace, passion, tolerance, and caring love. With honesty, integrity, and sense of humor, she creates a warm atmosphere of support. Because of her sincere commitment and deep care to the individual child, kids naturally open up to her. She carefully guides and support these kids through life’s challenges. Many of the students have reported to me that without Mrs. Quattro, they would quit school, be incarcerated, or addicted to drugs. Instead, she provides students with hope and a sense of belonging that empower them to make healthy choices and to fulfill their life’s potential.”
One nomination said, “Miss. Bobbi often gives her personal time outside of school to do activities with her students even after they have graduated. When I think of Tucker County, I think of someone like Miss Bobbi; always kind and genuinely concerned about how you are doing.”
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Student of the Year: Elizabeth Nichols
Performance Chevrolet is the proud sponsor of this award.
One Educator said, “If the fact that her grades are impressive by themselves, she has also been involved in several clubs and sports while here at Tucker County. She has been a member of the Fellowship of Christina Athletes (FCA) 9-12, Student Council and President of her sophomore through senior class.”
Another Educator said, “Elizabeth offers integrity and strong core values that are not often found in today’s youth. She is a positive role model at our school.” “Her outstanding performance in the classroom qualified her for the 2016-2017 EQT Student of Excellence Award.”
One nomination said, “She is an exceptional student athlete that has the work ethic and determination that we want to see in all our young people.”
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Employee of the Year: Karen Hockman
Blackwater Falls State Park is the proud sponsor of this award
One nomination said, “Karen has worked at Adkins Home Center for nearly 40 years. There isn’t a more caring helpful employee around than Karen. As a coworker she treated me like her best friend. As a customer Karen goes above any duty expected of her to get you the very best product at the very best deal.”
Another nomination mentioned, “She quickly caught on to the various jobs working in a hardware store, such as glass cutting, threading pipe, mixing paint, etc. When the store expanded she caught on quickly to other jobs, such as selling lumber, plywood, plumbing, electrical, cabinets and countertops. ”
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Business of the year: Five River Campground, Joyce and John Bowers
Best of Canaan is the proud sponsor of this award
One nomination said, “My husband and I have the privilege of staying at the campground many times during the summer season leading up to and after the Pickin’ in Parsons Bluegrass Festival In August. We call Parsons and Five River our home away from home. John and Joyce truly make us feel like one of the family.”
Another nomination mentioned, “Joyce with her husband John started Five River Campground and Pickin’ in Parsons Bluegrass Festival almost 15 years ago. I have watched as they developed their campground into a successful and thriving business. It is inspiring to drive into this little corner of Parsons and see this beautiful space that they have cultivated. ”
Another said, “Joyce grew the festival from a one day festival to a five day festival and from 54 attendees at their first festival in 2004 to over 3,200 attendees in 2016. With the assistance of her husband they do everything for the festival from booking the bands to producing the program, even printing the event T-shirts.”
Community Service Award: David ‘Coop’ Cooper
Mon. General Heath Systems is the proud sponsor of this award
One nomination mentioned, “ ‘Coop’ as he is known to most, is not just a familiar face in the crowd; he is most often working the crowd-whether it is donning a ball cap and microphone and herding 1300 Run For It racers through a 30 minute photo op to get them to the start line on time, or donning a top hat and tux to draw attention and support to the Tucker County Economic and Community Development Fund, he wears many hats in our community and wears them well. “
Another nomination said, “He is worthy candidate as he serves with pride, dignity and a smile on his face for the benefit of all people within Tucker County. His love for the community and people come from his heart and he is always willing to help out wherever there is a need.”
One mentioned, “For so many years, David has set an example of what being a good ‘Tucker Countian’ truly means. He helps others in so many ways in our community. He has served on numerous boards and committee’s over the years. He never asks or expects recognition, he just does it. He helps our youth, he helps with our elderly, he is the first to be at an open house for businesses, ribbon cuttings, etc. He supports our community on so many levels.”
One nomination said, “It’s hard to know where to begin with a description of Coop’s service to this community, area and world. From his former work at Camp Horseshoe to the Tucker Community Foundation to Rotary, he lives to serve others.”
Tuckineer: TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE BANQUET
Citizens Bank of West Virginia is the sponsor of this prestigious award.
For more information or to reserve your tickets, contact the Chamber office at 259-5315 prior to the end of business on Saturday, May 13.
