20th Anniversary Celebration
Thank you to all who joined us to celebrate
the Columbia County Chamber's 20 Years of Impact!
Our 20th Anniversary Celebration, presented by SouthState Bank, on Wednesday, February 6th at the Columbia County Exhibition Center hosted more than 500 Chamber members, local leaders, and community officials for an evening of honor, achievement, and recognition. In addition to awarding outstanding individuals and businesses during our Annual Awards presentation, our President and CEO delivered the State of the Chamber Address and we witnessed the ceremonial passing of the gavel from Outgoing Chair, Robert Kelly (Augusta Staffing), to incoming Chair of the Board for 2025, Neil Gwynne (Poolwerx).
Congratulations to this year's Annual Banquet Award Recipients:
Volunteer of the Year: Heather Johnson, Southpaw Roofing
Ambassador of the Year: Wendy Bradley, SouthState Bank
Leadership Alumni Award: Rhonda Banks, Augusta University
Non-Profit of the Year: Columbia County Foundation for Children
Small Business of the Year: Southpaw Roofing
Large Business of the Year: SRP Federal Credit Union
Lifetime Achievement Award: Thomas Blanchard, Jr., Blanchard & Calhoun Real Estate Executive & Philanthropist
 
Event Gallery
Scroll through the pictures below to relive some of the evening's most memorable moments.
Thank you to all who joined us at our 20th Anniversary Celebration!
Thursday, February 6th
4:30PM - 8:30PM
Columbia County Exhibition Center
Join us for the Columbia County Chamber Annual Banquet on February 6th, 2025, as we celebrate 20 years of impact in our community! This special event will feature live music, a silent auction, networking opportunities, and an awards ceremony honoring outstanding achievements. Don't miss the chance to celebrate our anniversary with us and connect with members of our community. Register now and be part of this milestone celebration!
Awards from the following categories will be presented:
2025 Small or Large Business of the Year