A ROARING GOOD TIMe

Chamber presents community awards during annual banquet

  • TOP, LEFT: Olivia Robinson Hays was named Citizen of the Year and is presented with a plaque by Josh Bayless.
    TOP, LEFT: Olivia Robinson Hays was named Citizen of the Year and is presented with a plaque by Josh Bayless.
  • TOP, RIGHT: Jerry Don Sanders receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from Averie Grant.
    TOP, RIGHT: Jerry Don Sanders receives the Lifetime Achievement Award from Averie Grant.
  • ABOVE: Roy Hill receives the Legacy Award from Gail Farish. Photos by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
    ABOVE: Roy Hill receives the Legacy Award from Gail Farish. Photos by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
  • Lisa Nichols is presented with the Ambassador of the Year award by Gail Farish.
    Lisa Nichols is presented with the Ambassador of the Year award by Gail Farish.
  • Robert McAdams is presented with the Community Spirit award by Brenda Pate and Asley DeVillier.
    Robert McAdams is presented with the Community Spirit award by Brenda Pate and Asley DeVillier.
  • The Freestone County Go Texan Scholarship Committee was named the Civic Organization of the Year. Clayton Turner accepts the plaque from Libby Harris.
    The Freestone County Go Texan Scholarship Committee was named the Civic Organization of the Year. Clayton Turner accepts the plaque from Libby Harris.
  • Dessert by Mommacakes was named Small Business of the Year. Owner Nicole Hughes accepts her plaque from Robert McAdams.
    Dessert by Mommacakes was named Small Business of the Year. Owner Nicole Hughes accepts her plaque from Robert McAdams.
  • Brookshire Brothers was named Business of the Year. Store Director Jason Walthall accepts the plaque from Eli Pratt.
    Brookshire Brothers was named Business of the Year. Store Director Jason Walthall accepts the plaque from Eli Pratt.
  • Shelby Griffin was the “Best Dressed Woman” at the “The Roaring Twenties” banquet. Eli Pratt presents Griffin with a plaque.
    Shelby Griffin was the “Best Dressed Woman” at the “The Roaring Twenties” banquet. Eli Pratt presents Griffin with a plaque.
  • Mayor Kenny Hughes was the “Best Dressed Man” at the “The Roaring Twenties” banquet. Eli Pratt presents Hughes with a plaque.
    Mayor Kenny Hughes was the “Best Dressed Man” at the “The Roaring Twenties” banquet. Eli Pratt presents Hughes with a plaque.
  • Wendy Farrell was named Fairfield Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year by Principal Elaine Nelson and Superintendent Jason Adams.
    Wendy Farrell was named Fairfield Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year by Principal Elaine Nelson and Superintendent Jason Adams.
  • Leanne Payne was named Fairfield Intermediate School’s Teacher of the Year by Principal Shetonia Scires and Superintendent Jason Adams.
    Leanne Payne was named Fairfield Intermediate School’s Teacher of the Year by Principal Shetonia Scires and Superintendent Jason Adams.
  • Robert Shipley was named Fairfield Junior High School’s Teacher of the Year by Superintendent Jason Adams.
    Robert Shipley was named Fairfield Junior High School’s Teacher of the Year by Superintendent Jason Adams.
  • Clay Sherman was named Fairfield High School’s Teacher of the Year by Principal Sonya Gibson and Superintendent Jason Adams.
    Clay Sherman was named Fairfield High School’s Teacher of the Year by Principal Sonya Gibson and Superintendent Jason Adams.
  • Ally Robinson was named Fairfield High School’s Student of the Year by Principal Sonya Gibson and Superintendent Jason Adams.
    Ally Robinson was named Fairfield High School’s Student of the Year by Principal Sonya Gibson and Superintendent Jason Adams.
  • Outgoing Chamber President Eli Pratt receives a plaque from incoming Chamber President Josh Bayless for all of his hard work this past year.
    Outgoing Chamber President Eli Pratt receives a plaque from incoming Chamber President Josh Bayless for all of his hard work this past year.
  • Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brenda Pate and Administrative Assistant Ashley DeVillier are all decked out for “The Roaring Twenties” banquet.
    Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brenda Pate and Administrative Assistant Ashley DeVillier are all decked out for “The Roaring Twenties” banquet.
  • LEFT: The 2022 Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, front row, from left, are Brenda Pate, Kayse Turner, Averie Grant, Gail Farish, Kim Bishop and Ashley DeVillier; back, Libby Harris, Eli Pratt, Robert McAdams and Josh Bayless.
    LEFT: The 2022 Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, front row, from left, are Brenda Pate, Kayse Turner, Averie Grant, Gail Farish, Kim Bishop and Ashley DeVillier; back, Libby Harris, Eli Pratt, Robert McAdams and Josh Bayless.
  • Miss Freestone County Jaysa Smith helps auction off cakes at the banquet.
    Miss Freestone County Jaysa Smith helps auction off cakes at the banquet.
A “Roaring 20s” themed Fairfield Chamber of Commerce banquet saw lots of sequined and fringed dresses as attendees from businesses and organizations enjoyed a dinner and ceremony honoring award-winners from the city and schools. After a welcome from Treasurer Eli Pratt and Chairman Josh Bayless, the pledge was led by Ambassador Mary Small and the invocation by Pastor Robert Smith. The National…

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