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The Chamber recognizes outstanding performance and service to the Lawrence and Douglas County business community and community at large.

Each year the Chamber recognizes a Citizen of the Years—a community leader who has shown a lifetime commitment to our community. Download the 2010 nomination form here.

Past winners include:

2012	Dwayne Peaslee
2011	John McGrew
2010	David Ambler
2009	Don and Alice Ann Johnston
2008	Deanell Tacha
2007	Tom Groene
2006	Dolph Simons, Jr.
2005	Bob Georgeson
2004	Hortense “Tensie” Oldfather
2003	Bob Stephens
2002	Bob Billings
2001	Nancy Hambleton
2000	Jim Schubert
1999	Al & Julie Hack
1998	Art Wolf
1997	Jessie Branson
1996	Olin Petefish
1995	Warren Rhodes
1994	Jim Owens
1993	Charles Stough
1992	Emily Taylor
1991	Russ Mosser
1990	Dick Barber
1989	Arden Booth
1988	John Vogel
1987	Ray Nichols
1986	Art Heck
1985	Dolph Simons, Sr.
1984	Art Weaver

Wally Galluzzi Volunteer of the Year Award

Each year the Chamber recognizes one of our outstanding volunteers with the Wally Galluzzi Volunteer of the Year Award. Wally was a legendary volunteer who served the Chamber in many ways, including a term on the Board of Directors and as the first chairman of the Envoy Committee in 1982. Wally was president of Haskell Indian Junior College from 1970 to 1981 and was always the first person to volunteer when the Chamber needed assistance. Nomination forms are made available online or in the Chamber office.

Past winners include:

2012	Kevin Loos
2011	Ranelle Fischer
2010	Michelle Fales
2009	Rachel Rademacher
2008	Jana Dobbs
2007	Jandi Smith
2006	Earl Reineman
2005	Ryan Wedel
2004	Linda Trotter
2003	Bob Bowline
2002	Allison Vance Moore
2001	Becky Mason
2000	Rusty Thomas
1999	Debbie Liddel
1998	Shirley Martin-Smith
1997	Kurt VonAchen
1996	Linda Tochtrop
1995	Jane Bateman
1994	Frank Male
1993	Chuck McPheeters
1992	Steve Figuieras
1991	Mary Lou Roberts
1990	Phil Bradley
1989	Gloria Morton
1988	Bernard Judge
1987	Al Hack
1986	John Humphrey
1985	Ron Miller
1984	Meredithe McCormick

Buford M. Watson, Jr. Public Service Award

Buford Watson, who served as our city manager from 1970 to 1989, was a leader who left the fingerprints of his work all over our town. In 1990 the Chamber established the Buford M. Watson, Jr. Public Service Award to recognize an individual whose work in the public sector serves as a role model for others. Nomination forms are made available online or in the Chamber office.

Past winners include:

2012	Mary Loveland
2011	Sharon Spratt
2010	Ron Olin
2009	Randy Weseman
2008	John and Carol Nalbandian
2007	Fred DeVictor
2006	Ray Wilbur
2005	Jim McSwain
2004	Sue Neustifter
2003	Dan Neuenswander
2002	Rehelio Samuels
2001	Ted McFarlane
2000	Rod Bremby
1999	Emily Dahlem
1998	Roy Williams
1997	Bob Frederick
1996	Bob Taylor
1995	Tom Wilkerson
1994	Jean Shepherd
1993	Rex Johnson
1992	George Williams
1991	Edwin Mumford
1990	Buford Watson

Athena Award

The ATHENA Award Program, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Crown Chevrolet, celebrates the potential of all women as valued members and leaders of the community and recognizes those who support them. The ATHENA Award honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment, including women and men, who excel in their chosen field, have devoted time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and who also open paths so that others may follow.

Past winners include:

2011	Ann Gardner
2010	Jane Bateman
2009	Judy Billings
2008	Deanell Tacha
2007	Vickie Randel
2006	Barbara Carswell
2005	Sue Morgan
2004	Marilyn Bittenbender
2003	Marilyn Dobski
2002	Joan Golden
2001	Jean Milstead
2000	Judy Wright
1999	Shirley Martin-Smith
1998	Dee Bisel
1997	Jan McNish

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