Chamber’s Membership Gala to recognize individuals’ successes Nov. 18
MADISON – At its annual Membership Gala, Madison Chamber of Commerce will recognize outstanding achievements in the community and announce winners for several individual honors.
The event venue will be at Jackson Center, 6001 Moquin Drive NW in Huntsville on Nov. 18 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. “This special event is our chance to honor the outstanding contributions of our members,” Chamber Executive Director Michelle Epling said.
“Annually, we dedicate a special occasion to appreciate our esteemed members and commemorate the successes achieved within both our business community and the Madison Chamber throughout the preceding year,” Epling said. “This gathering serves as a platform for presenting various awards.”
“We’re always amazed at the talent and dedication within our community,” Epling said. Nominees are (in random order):
• Young Professional of the Year – Collin Orcutt, Huntsville Market Lead, Schoel; Chelsey Downs, Community Manager, The Manor on County Line; Beau Miles, President, Redstone Realty Solutions; Heather White, Community Director, Weston Ranch; Katherine Robertson, Director of Operations/Co-Owner, Blue Ink Closing and Title LLC; Summer Marchlinski, LPC, Inner Space Counseling LLC; Katlin Suiter, Sales and Catering Manager, Four Points by Sheraton, Huntsville International Airport.
• Creator of the Year – Erica DeSpain, Founder & Editor, All Things Madison; Cristie Clark, Owner, Captured by Cristie LLC; Juliana Piper, Owner & Lead Designer, PiperMache Website Studio.
• Businessperson of the Year – Lauren Marsh, President, Ridgeline Construction; Vicki Morris, Founder & CEO, Face to Face Marketing; Alka Bhargav, Founder, AUM Foundation; Roger Jones, President, Yellowhammer Roofing; Charla Johnson, Owner, Terrame Day Spa; Megan Nivens-Tannett, Founder & CEO, Flourish; Mary Lawrence, Owner, Stretch Zone; Clayton Joyner, CEO, UR Choice Insurance; Bret Slaton, President, Bret Slaton Homes Inc.; Adyre Mason, Owner, The Veggie; Veronica Cram, Owner, InSight Strategic Solutions.
• Madison Citizen of the Year – Dr. Tony Weaver, Physician, Huntsville Hospital Plastic Surgery; K.C. Bertling, CEO & Founder, Legacy 4 Korean War Veterans Foundation; Lee Marshall, Founder & CEO, Kids to Love; Nancy Becher, President, Invisible Warriors.
Huntsville Utilities is presenting the 2024 Membership Gala.
The event’s dress code is ‘dress to impress.’ Gowns and suits are acceptable but not required.
Tickets for chamber members cost $85. For people who aren’t members, tickets cost $100.
Madison Chamber of Commerce’s address is 401 Carter Drive, Suite B in Madison. For more information, call 256-3258317, email shari@madisonalchamber. com, or visit madisonalchamber. com.
