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SUMMARY:59th Annual Installation & Leadership Awards Gala Banquet — Uncharted: Navigating New Waters
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Installation & Leadership Awards Gala Banquet is the Chamber's premier celebration of leadership and achievement. In addition to recognizing award recipients\, the event formally installs the new Board of Directors and sets the strategic tone for the year ahead.\n\n\n\nUncharted: Navigating New Waters captured the spirit of bold leadership\, resilience\, and innovation required to move our business community forward in a changing economic landscape.\n\n \n\n\nAt the 59th Annual Installation & Leadership Awards Gala Banquet\, a powerful moment marked the transition into a new chapter for the Chamber.\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n2025 Board Chair Morrelle McCrary\, CEO of RAM-Tech PC Solutions\, officially passed the gavel to 2026 Board Chair Brandon Hutchison\, Executive Vice President & General Manager of EchoPark Speedway.\n\n\n\nThe passing of the gavel symbolizes continuity\, trust\, and forward momentum. It shows our commitment to strong leadership\, a bold vision\, and a shared mission to elevate business and community impact across Henry County.\n\n\n\nAs we move into 2026\, the Chamber will continue to focus on innovation\, workforce development\, entrepreneurship\, and inclusive growth\, navigating new waters with clarity and confidence.\n\n\n\n\n59th Annual Leadership Award Winners\n\nHosted by the Henry County Chamber of Commerce\, this signature celebration brought together business executives\, elected officials\, entrepreneurs\, educators\, and community leaders for an evening of recognition and inspiration at the Merle Manders Conference Center. \n\n\n\nThe 2025 Leadership Awards honored organizations and individuals whose work continues to shape the economic vitality and quality of life in Henry County.\n\n \n\n	\n		\n			\n\n			Business\n\n			of the Year\n\n			\n\n			Jerry Freeman (Accepting)\n\n			Delta Community Credit Union\n\n			 \n			\n\n			Microbusiness\n\n			Excellence\n\n			\n\n			Judy McMurtry\, CEO\n\n			JM Excel Consultant\, LLC\n\n			 \n		\n		\n			\n\n			Non-Profit\n\n			of the Year\n\n			\n\n			Delonso Barnes\, Director\n\n			Daddy Everyday\, Inc.\n\n			 \n			\n\n			Volunteer\n\n			of the Year\n\n			\n\n			Shanna Amoah\, Owner\n\n			Amoah Enterprises\, LLC\n\n			 \n		\n		\n			\n\n			Volunteer\n\n			of the Year\n\n			\n\n			Cornelius Gamble\, Founder\n\n			Pressure Tested Global\n\n			 \n			\n\n			Young Professional\n\n			of the Year\n\n			\n\n			Dr. Gabrielle Williams\, Founder\n\n			Gateway Direct Health\n\n			 \n		\n		\n			\n\n			W.J. "Billy" Carter\n\n			Community Service Award\n\n			\n\n			Anthony Ford\, Former Mayor\n\n			City of Stockbridge\n\n			 \n			 \n		\n	\n\n \n\n\n\nView the Full Photo Gallery\n\n\n\nRelive the celebration and explore candid moments\, award presentations\, and highlights from the evening:\n\n\n\n  View the 2025 Leadership Award Winners Facebook Album\n\n  Browse the Full Event Photo Gallery\n\n  View our Highlight Reel
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:22px\;"><img alt="" height="380" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1272/Image/2026_Annual_Banquet/ENewsRecapGraphic1.jpg" style="width: 675px\; height: 380px\;" width="675" /></span><br />\n<br />\nThe Annual Installation &amp\; Leadership Awards Gala Banquet is the Chamber&#39\;s premier celebration of leadership and achievement. In addition to recognizing award recipients\, the event formally installs the new Board of Directors and sets the strategic tone for the year ahead.<br />\n<br />\n<em>Uncharted: Navigating New Waters</em>&nbsp\;captured the spirit of bold leadership\, resilience\, and innovation required to move our business community forward in a changing economic landscape.<br />\n&nbsp\;\n<hr /><br />\nAt the 59th Annual Installation &amp\; Leadership Awards Gala Banquet\, a powerful moment marked the transition into a new chapter for the Chamber.<br />\n<br />\n<img alt="" height="127" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1272/Image/2026_Annual_Banquet/DSC01566.jpg" style="width: 225px\; height: 127px\;" width="225" />&nbsp\;<img alt="" height="127" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1272/Image/2026_Annual_Banquet/DSC01655-Cropped.jpg" style="width: 225px\; height: 127px\;" width="225" />&nbsp\;<img alt="" height="127" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1272/Image/2026_Annual_Banquet/DSC01619.jpg" style="width: 225px\; height: 127px\;" width="225" /><br />\n<br />\n<strong>2025 Board Chair Morrelle McCrary\, CEO of RAM-Tech PC Solutions</strong>\, officially passed the gavel to&nbsp\;<strong>2026 Board Chair Brandon Hutchison\, Executive Vice President &amp\; General Manager of EchoPark Speedway</strong><strong>.</strong><br />\n<br />\nThe passing of the gavel symbolizes continuity\, trust\, and forward momentum. It shows our commitment to strong leadership\, a&nbsp\;bold vision\, and a shared mission to elevate business and community impact across Henry County.<br />\n<br />\nAs we move into 2026\, the Chamber will continue to focus on innovation\, workforce development\, entrepreneurship\, and inclusive growth\, navigating new waters with clarity and confidence.\n<hr /><br />\n<strong><span style="font-size:20px\;"><img alt="" height="80" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1272/Image/2026_Annual_Banquet/AnnualBanquetAwardsENewsHeader.png" style="width: 675px\; height: 80px\;" width="675" /><br />\n<span style="color:#00a6cf\;">59th Annual Leadership Award Winners</span></span></strong><br />\nHosted by the Henry County Chamber of Commerce\, this signature celebration brought together business executives\, elected officials\, entrepreneurs\, educators\, and community leaders for an evening of recognition and inspiration at the Merle Manders Conference Center.&nbsp\;<br />\n<br />\nThe 2025 Leadership Awards honored organizations and individuals whose work continues to shape the economic vitality and quality of life in Henry County.<br />\n&nbsp\;\n<table border="0" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="5" style="width:675px\;">\n	<tbody>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="text-align: center\;"><br />\n			<strong><span style="font-size: 20px\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 166\, 207)\;">Business<br />\n			of the Year</span></span></strong><br />\n			<img alt="" height="177" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1272/Image/2026_Annual_Banquet/DSC_0825-resized.jpg" style="width: 250px\; border-width: 0px\; border-style: solid\; height: 177px\;" width="250" /><br />\n			Jerry Freeman (Accepting)<br />\n			<a href="https://business.henrycounty.com/list/member/delta-community-credit-union-175">Delta Community Credit Union</a><br />\n			&nbsp\;</td>\n			<td style="text-align: center\;"><br />\n			<strong><span style="font-size: 20px\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 166\, 207)\;">Microbusiness<br />\n			Excellence</span></span></strong><br />\n			<img alt="" height="167" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1272/Image/2026_Annual_Banquet/2025-1-resized.jpg" style="width: 250px\; height: 167px\; border-width: 1px\; border-style: solid\;" width="250" /><br />\n			Judy McMurtry\, CEO<br />\n			<a href="https://business.henrycounty.com/list/member/jm-excel-consultant-l-l-c-7907">JM Excel Consultant\, LLC</a><br />\n			&nbsp\;</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="text-align: center\;"><br />\n			<strong><span style="font-size: 20px\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 166\, 207)\;">Non-Profit<br />\n			of the Year</span></span></strong><br />\n			<img alt="" height="255" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1272/Image/2026_Annual_Banquet/DSC_0830-resizedcropped.jpg" style="width: 250px\; height: 255px\; border-width: 1px\; border-style: solid\;" width="250" /><br />\n			Delonso Barnes\, Director<br />\n			<a href="https://business.henrycounty.com/list/member/daddy-everyday-inc-5066">Daddy Everyday\, Inc.</a><br />\n			&nbsp\;</td>\n			<td style="text-align: center\;"><br />\n			<strong><span style="font-size: 20px\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 166\, 207)\;">Volunteer<br />\n			of the Year</span></span></strong><br />\n			<img alt="" height="150" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1272/Image/2026_Annual_Banquet/DSC01488.jpg" style="width: 244px\; height: 150px\; border-width: 1px\; border-style: solid\;" width="244" /><br />\n			Shanna Amoah\, Owner<br />\n			<a href="https://business.henrycounty.com/list/member/amoah-enterprises-llc-7666">Amoah Enterprises\, LLC</a><br />\n			&nbsp\;</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="text-align: center\;"><br />\n			<strong><span style="font-size: 20px\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 166\, 207)\;">Volunteer<br />\n			of the Year</span></span></strong><br />\n			<img alt="" height="150" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1272/Image/2026_Annual_Banquet/DSC01472-Cropped.jpg" style="width: 242px\; height: 150px\; border-width: 1px\; border-style: solid\;" width="242" /><br />\n			Cornelius Gamble\, Founder<br />\n			<a href="https://business.henrycounty.com/list/member/pressure-tested-global-8858">Pressure Tested Global</a><br />\n			&nbsp\;</td>\n			<td style="text-align: center\;"><br />\n			<strong><span style="font-size: 20px\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 166\, 207)\;">Young Professional<br />\n			of the Year</span></span></strong><br />\n			<img alt="" height="150" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1272/Image/2026_Annual_Banquet/DSC01510.jpg" style="width: 267px\; height: 150px\; border-width: 1px\; border-style: solid\;" width="267" /><br />\n			Dr. Gabrielle Williams\, Founder<br />\n			<a href="https://business.henrycounty.com/list/member/gateway-direct-health-8398">Gateway Direct Health</a><br />\n			&nbsp\;</td>\n		</tr>\n		<tr>\n			<td style="text-align: center\;"><br />\n			<strong><span style="font-size: 20px\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 166\, 207)\;">W.J. &quot\;Billy&quot\; Carter<br />\n			Community Service Award</span></span></strong><br />\n			<img alt="" height="150" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1272/Image/2026_Annual_Banquet/DSC01538.jpg" style="width: 235px\; height: 150px\; border-width: 1px\; border-style: solid\;" width="235" /><br />\n			Anthony Ford\, Former Mayor<br />\n			<a href="https://business.henrycounty.com/list/member/city-of-stockbridge-139">City of Stockbridge</a><br />\n			&nbsp\;</td>\n			<td>&nbsp\;</td>\n		</tr>\n	</tbody>\n</table>\n&nbsp\;\n\n<hr /><br />\n<strong><span style="font-size: 20px\;"><span style="color: rgb(0\, 166\, 207)\;">View the Full Photo Gallery</span></span></strong><br />\n<br />\nRelive the celebration and explore candid moments\, award presentations\, and highlights from the evening:<br />\n<br />\n&#127942\; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=HenryCountyChamberofCommerce&amp\;set=a.1338807721619133">View the 2025 Leadership Award Winners Facebook Album</a><br />\n&#128247\; <a href="https://admin.n-vu.com/Gallery/Login.aspx?EventGuid=8B409702-77C3-4D2F-8F26-F372D23A2E1B">Browse the Full Event Photo Gallery</a><br />\n&#127909\; <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xp89DXupM0Nripii7yOwNRktTpPeO-MA/view?usp=sharing">View our Highlight Reel</a>\n\n<hr />
LOCATION:Merle Manders Conference Center 111 Davis Road Stockbridge\, Georgia 30281
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