Outstanding area businesses and community advocates were honored at the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards dinner on March 16 at Mariners Landing Resort and Conference Center.
“We were excited to host this fantastic networking and fellowship opportunity for our supporters. This annual celebration recognizing our exceptional leaders and supporters, along with Chamber staff, directors, ambassadors and volunteers is one of our favorite events,” said SMLRCC Executive Director Andy Bruns. “These professionals help make all of us lucky to live, work and play in the greatest region on earth.”
Outstanding SMLRCC Ambassador: Alicia Hodges, Neora; Outstanding Tourism Advocate: Mariners Landing; Also nominated: Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals; Drifter’s; JBohnBishop Mercantile; and Mango’s Bar & Grill.
Outstanding Business: Smith Mountain Lake Coffee House. Also nominated: Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals; Drifter’s; JBohnBishop Mercantile; Capps Home Building Center; and Re/Max Lakefront Realty
Outstanding Professional Service: Bank of Botetourt; Also nominated: Anchor Title SML, LLC / Gilbert Law PC / Phyllis & Casey Johnson of RE/MAX Lakefront Realty / SML Virtual Assistant Services by Tina
Outstanding Non-Profit: EastLake Community Church. Also nominated: Lake Christian Ministries; Smith Mountain Lake Association; SML Charity Home Tour; The Agape Center; and SML Rotary Club.
Outstanding Community Champion: Jessica Bohn Bishop, JBohnBishop Mercantile. Also nominated: Donnie Shaver of SoundDawgs Productions; Troy Keaton of EastLake Community Church; Ryan Waters of Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals; and Lynette Webb of Mulch ‘N More!
