Item 3B1
Celebrating 25 Years
OF COMMUNITY SERVICE
APRIL 2, 2009
Celebrating 25 Years
Small Business of the Year
OurGreatCity.com
Community Web site that serves a need for local
communities to get connected
Promotes community participation in
Southlake events
Truly dedicated to making
Southlake the best city in
which to live, work and play
Celebrating 25 Years
Corporate Business of the Year
Carroll Independent School District
One of the City’s largest employers with 1,000
employees
providing a quality education to over
7,500 students annually
Its dedication to quality makes it a
perfect Southlake business partner
Celebrating 25 Years
Leadership Alumni of the Year
John Terrell of Southlake City Council
Volunteer hours extend far beyond reasonable
expectations
Involved in numerous organizations such as,
Carroll Education Foundation, APEX Arts League,
Southlake Sister Cities,
Northeast Leadership Forum,
and Metroport Cities Partnership
Celebrating 25 Years
Ambassador of the Year
Manny Rodriguez of New York Life
Meets and greets at luncheons,
mixers, and more
Served as Leads Facilitator
He serves several hours each
month to ensure the Chamber has
a visible face in the community
Celebrating 25 Years
Volunteer of the Year
Cindy Campbell of Original Production
Engaged within the Southlake Chamber for
multiple years
Volunteered significant hours at
Oktoberfest, and key contact for the
Southlake Business Book Connection
Celebrating 25 Years
Director of the Year
Mark Guilbert of Chick-fil-A
Exemplifies his company’s servant leadership philosophy on a daily basis
Serves on the Executive Board
Help establish the Strategic Alliance Committee
Provides objective insight
and makes decisions for the
betterment of the Chamber
Celebrating 25 Years
President’s Award
Kai Fischer of Marriot Corporation
For years served on committees and shortly thereafter joining our board of directors
Service hours were donated at events, including Oktoberfest, and numerous door prizes were donated for our members’ enjoyment
Celebrating 25 Years
Southlake Youth of the Year
Shannon Shankman of International Music Academy
Selected by SYAC (Southlake Youth Action Commission)
Volunteers piano lessons to youth
Named to numerous councils
Received numerous awards
Chamber member and active volunteer
Celebrating 25 Years
Southlake Youth of the Year
Ashley Lowe of Southlake Carroll I.S.D.
Selected by SYAC (Southlake Youth Action Commission)
Volunteers and organizes various student
organizations and honor society
Received numerous awards
Well known at Carroll Senior High School
Celebrating 25 Years
Civic Group of the Year
GRACE Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange
provides emergency food, clothing and other
emergency assistance to people who are in need
Offers transitional housing and case management
Lead by local volunteers and staff
Celebrating 25 Years
Citizen of the Year
Robert Finn of City of Southlake Law Enforcement
Served 20-plus years in Southlake
City of Southlake Police Chief
Recently re-accredited by the Commission on Law
Enforcement Accreditation for a three year period
“Exemplifies the best in public service.”
Celebrating 25 Years
On behalf of the
Southlake Chamber of Commerce
and our sponsors that made the event possible
Congratulations to all of our award recipients