Businesses, volunteers shine at Georgetown Chamber of Commerce gala

  • The annual Chamber banquet is held in the Georgetown Community Center, a location of many past celebrations for the group.
    The annual Chamber banquet is held in the Georgetown Community Center, a location of many past celebrations for the group.
  • Mike Howell, Shontel Mays, Cory Tchida and Karin Sladek gather for a photo after Mr. Tchida is named Citizen of the Year.
    Mike Howell, Shontel Mays, Cory Tchida and Karin Sladek gather for a photo after Mr. Tchida is named Citizen of the Year.
  • Board Chair Karin Sladek gives a speech before the next award is given.
    Board Chair Karin Sladek gives a speech before the next award is given.
  • Debbie Hoffman accepts the Chairman Award for Habitat for Humanity.
    Debbie Hoffman accepts the Chairman Award for Habitat for Humanity.

    The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce celebrated its yearly lineup of award winners at the Georgetown Community Center January 26. 

    This past year marked the chamber’s 75th anniversary, said. Shontel Mays, chamber president and CEO.

     “We are making great strides in where we want our chamber to be while also honoring our past,” she said. “Tonight marks the end of one milestone and the beginnin…