The Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet, themed "The Stars Shine Brighter in Jackson" was held on January 26, 2012 at the Jefferson Civic Center at 6:00 PM. Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Buhler Quality Yarns Corp.

Congratulations to the 2011 Award Winners

- Pitcured: Shane Short, Kristy Cowart, Jim Bouchard, Karen Bouchard, Mike Buffington, Charlotte Mealor, Buzzie Hardy, Shawn Watson, Shannon Adams & Emily Howell. Not Pitcured: Marshall Acree, Ambassador of the Year

- William H. Booth Award - Buzzie Hardy, Former Mayor of Commerce

- Large Business of the Year - MainStreet Newspaper

- Small Business of the Year - The Veggie Patch

- Volunteer of the Year - Shawn Watson

- Citizen of the Year - Charlotte Mealor

