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Each year, the Northeast Tarrant Chamber celebrates the efforts of our exceptional Chamber members at our annual Awards Banquet! We are humbled when reflecting back on all the time and contributions made by really great Chamber Members that went above and beyond in their efforts to make Northeast Tarrant County a better place for all of us throughout the last year. Each of our annual nominees are truly special and their Northeast Tarrant footprint is large indeed! Below are the nominees and award recipients (highlighted in yellow) from our 2019 Award Banquet (celebrating 2018)... Excalibur Award (recipient) - The top award of the Chamber Awards Banquet is the Excalibur Award which is awarded annually to the outstanding elected official who has demonstrated steady leadership and determined dedication to our communities. (chosen by the Chamber Executive Committee) Richard Davis, President - BISD Board of Trustees Richard Davis (center) with Dale White and Jack Bradshaw. Lifetime Achievement Award (recipient) - Awarded to the Chamber Member demonstrating a lifetime of support and dedication to Northeast Tarrant County. (chosen by the Chamber President) Tony Pack - Five Star Ford / Sam Pack Auto Group Bob Hamilton MVP Award (recipient) - Awarded to the Chamber Member demonstrating years of extraordinary support and dedication to the Chamber. (chosen by the Chamber Chairman of 2018) Randy Clinton, Community Enrichment Center MVP Award recipient Randy Clinton with 2017 recipient Tony Pack of Five Star Ford and Dr. Justin Paeltz and Jack Bradshaw. Rising Star (recipient) – Newer Chamber Member making great contributions to the Chamber over the past year. (awarded by the Chamber Staff) Frankie Moeller – Ferguson Heating & Cooling Rising Star recipient Frankie Moeller with 2017 recipient La'Wonda Peoples of Eventfully Yours and Dale White and Jack Bradshaw. Volunteers of the Year (recipients) – Special Volunteers whose efforts were extraordinary in support of the Northeast Tarrant Chamber. (awarded by the Chamber Staff) Brian Gil Charlsey Ewald Dee Davilla-Estelle Greg Gideon Kristy Dunn Chairman’s Choice Awards (recipients) - These awards are chosen by the Chamber Chairman of 2018 to recognize outstanding member efforts that were vital to the success of the Chamber over the past year. Dale White, Dale White Insurance Services Kay Miller, Northeast Tarrant Chamber Layla Caraway, XPO Logistics Rex Phelps, City of Halton City Steve Buyers - Buyers Barricades Phillip Sanchez, Rich 2 Life (not pictured below) Jack Bradshaw, Northeast Tarrant Chamber Siegrid Charbonnet Community Spirit Award nominees - Awarded to the Chamber Member who shows an enthusiastic spirit of cooperation with the Chamber and other members as well as a consistent community spirit by volunteering time and effort to Northeast Tarrant events and causes. (chosen by a vote of the Chamber general membership) BrevAll Technologies Team Buyers Barricades Team La’Wonda Peoples, Eventfully Yours Layla Caraway, XPO Logistics Tammy Salter, PostNet Tracy Archer, JC Graphics Voting ended in a tie, so awards were given to both La'Wonda Peoples of Eventfully Yours and the Buyers Barricades Team (Marie Rhom, Steve & Shelba Buyers). Pictured here with the 2017 recipient, Troy Dunn Insurance (Troy & Kristy Dunn), Dr. Justin Paeltz and Jack Bradshaw. Non-Profit of the Year nominees – Non-Profit Organization that is meeting area needs and making contributions to Northeast Tarrant County while being a big supporter of the Chamber. (awarded by the Chamber staff) American Cancer Society BISD Council of PTA’s Clothes Connection & Supply Depot Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County Non-Profit of the year recipient Meals on Wheels Inc. of Tarrant County (represented by Iris Bruton) with 2017 recipient, American Legion Post #644 (represented by Rich Haas) with Jack Bradshaw and Dale White. Industry (large business) of the Year nominees - Awarded to the Northeast Tarrant organization who contributes to the overall progress of Northeast Tarrant County through innovative programs, community philanthropic efforts and involvement in area organizations dedicated to improving the area. (chosen by a vote of the Chamber Board of Directors) Birdville ISD Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Five Star Ford Sam’s Club Southwest ADI TexRail 2018 Industry of the Year Award Recipient TEXRail (represented by Bob Baulsir) along with 2017 recipient, Santander Consumer USA and Jack Bradshaw and Dr. Justin Paltz. Business of the Year nominees – Awarded to the area business that consistently supports the Northeast Tarrant Chamber and shows community spirit in all aspects of their business. (chosen by a vote of the Chamber Board of Directors) All About Recognition Bice’s Florist Herron’s Homes Iron Horse Golf Course Murnahan PR Troy Dunn Insurance Business of the Year recipient Brian Murnahan with Murnahan PR. Pictured with 2017 recipient BrevAll Technologies (Paul Enloe) and Jack Bradshaw and Dr. Justin Paeltz. Gertrude Tarpley Director of the Year Award nominees - This award goes to the outstanding Chamber Director who has given years of service to the Chamber by serving on the Board as well as contributing to the Chamber’s success by giving time and resources. (chosen by a vote of the Chamber Board of Directors) BJ Brown – Jersey Mike’s Subs Shannon Watt – Frost Bank Tony Pack – Five Star Ford City Momentum Awards (recipients) - Recognizing the exceptional business within each Chamber partner city that excels in overall business growth, corporate contribution to the community and is recognized by their employees as a great place to work. (Chosen by the city officials from each partner city) Prosperity Bank - Haltom City Momentum Award Southwest ADI - North Richland Hills Momentum Award Glenview Professional Pharmacy - Richland Hills Momentum Award Campire Grill Texas Kitchen - Watauga Momentum Award Haltom City Momentum Award recipient Chris Brooks of Prosperity Bank with Rex Phelps, Deputy City Manager of Haltom City and Dale White. NRH Momentum Award Recipient Jim Meehan of Southwest ADI with 2017 recipient Birdville ISD (Dr. Darrel Brown), Elizabeth Copeland (city of NRH) and Dale White. Richland Hills Momentum Award Recipient Glenview Professional Pharmacy (represented by Don Wood), with 2017 recipient Dale White Insurance Services (Dale White and Brian Gil), and Richland Hills City Councilman Curtis Bergthold. Watauga Momentum Award Recipient Campfire Grill Texas Kitchen (not pictured) with 2017 recipient Jersey Mike's Subs (BJ Brown) and Dale White. 2018 Member of the Year nominees - The annual Member of the Year Award is very special and recognizes the Chamber Member who the membership feels went the most above and beyond with their support of Chamber efforts over the last year. (chosen from a vote of the general membership from the Chamber’s 2018 Members of the Month listed below) January 2018 Member of the Month - Crown Trophy February 2018 Member of the Month - City of Haltom City March 2018 Member of the Month - Frost Bank April 2018 Member of the Month - Bethesda Christian School May 2018 Member of the Month - Eventfully Yours June 2018 Member of the Month - PostNet July 2018 Member of the Month – City of North Richland Hills August 2018 Member of the Month – Five Star Ford September 2018 Member of the Month – Community Enrichment Center October 2018 Member of the Month - Birdville ISD November 2018 Member of the Month – Santander Consumer USA December 2018 of the Month - Iron Horse Golf Course 2018 Member of the Year, Tammy Salter with PostNet along with 2017 Member of the Year, Buyers Barricades (Steve Buyers) and Dr. Justin Paeltz and Jack Bradshaw. 2018 Marshall Tunnell Diplomat Star of the Year nominees - The Diplomat Program is the backbone of the Chamber’s volunteer effort and many Chamber members accelerated their leadership skills by serving as a Diplomat of the Northeast Tarrant Chamber. Our 2018 nominees have tirelessly supported Chamber events throughout the last year! (chosen by a vote of the Chamber Diplomats from the 2018 Diplomat Stars of the Month listed below) January 2018 Diplomat of the Month - Brian Johnson, Schooley Mitchell February 2018 Diplomat of the Month - Tracy Archer, JC Graphics March 2018 Diplomat of the Month - LaWonda Peoples, Eventually Yours April 2018 Diplomat of the Month - Tammy Salter, PostNet May 2018 Diplomat of the Month - Phillip Sanchez, Rich 2 Life June 2018 Diplomat Star of the Month - Brian Gil, Dale White Insurance Services July 2018 Diplomat Star of the Month - Dee Davilla-Estelle, Just Take 1 Photo Booth August 2018 Diplomat Star of the Month - Zair Sanchez, Rich 2 Life September 2018 Diplomat Star of the Month - Kristy Dunn, Troy Dunn Insurance Group October 2018 Diplomat Star of the Month - Frankie Moeller November 2018 Diplomat Star of the Month - Greg Gideon December 2018 Diplomat Star of the Month - Charlsey Ewald - VIVIAL 2018 Diplomat Star of the Year, Tracy Archer with JC Graphics, along with 2017 recipient, Monica Stanley with Edward Jones, Dr. Justin Paeltz and Jack Bradshaw.
Excalibur Award (recipient) - The top award of the Chamber Awards Banquet is the Excalibur Award which is awarded annually to the outstanding elected official who has demonstrated steady leadership and determined dedication to our communities. (chosen by the Chamber Executive Committee)
Richard Davis, President - BISD Board of Trustees Richard Davis (center) with Dale White and Jack Bradshaw. Lifetime Achievement Award (recipient) - Awarded to the Chamber Member demonstrating a lifetime of support and dedication to Northeast Tarrant County. (chosen by the Chamber President)
Tony Pack - Five Star Ford / Sam Pack Auto Group
Bob Hamilton MVP Award (recipient) - Awarded to the Chamber Member demonstrating years of extraordinary support and dedication to the Chamber. (chosen by the Chamber Chairman of 2018)
Randy Clinton, Community Enrichment Center MVP Award recipient Randy Clinton with 2017 recipient Tony Pack of Five Star Ford and Dr. Justin Paeltz and Jack Bradshaw.
Rising Star (recipient) – Newer Chamber Member making great contributions to the Chamber over the past year. (awarded by the Chamber Staff)
Frankie Moeller – Ferguson Heating & Cooling
Rising Star recipient Frankie Moeller with 2017 recipient La'Wonda Peoples of Eventfully Yours and Dale White and Jack Bradshaw. Volunteers of the Year (recipients) – Special Volunteers whose efforts were extraordinary in support of the Northeast Tarrant Chamber. (awarded by the Chamber Staff)
Brian Gil
Charlsey Ewald
Dee Davilla-Estelle
Greg Gideon
Kristy Dunn
Chairman’s Choice Awards (recipients) - These awards are chosen by the Chamber Chairman of 2018 to recognize outstanding member efforts that were vital to the success of the Chamber over the past year.
Dale White, Dale White Insurance Services
Kay Miller, Northeast Tarrant Chamber
Layla Caraway, XPO Logistics
Rex Phelps, City of Halton City Steve Buyers - Buyers Barricades
Phillip Sanchez, Rich 2 Life (not pictured below)
Jack Bradshaw, Northeast Tarrant Chamber
Siegrid Charbonnet Community Spirit Award nominees - Awarded to the Chamber Member who shows an enthusiastic spirit of cooperation with the Chamber and other members as well as a consistent community spirit by volunteering time and effort to Northeast Tarrant events and causes. (chosen by a vote of the Chamber general membership)
BrevAll Technologies Team
Buyers Barricades Team
La’Wonda Peoples, Eventfully Yours
Tammy Salter, PostNet
Tracy Archer, JC Graphics
Voting ended in a tie, so awards were given to both La'Wonda Peoples of Eventfully Yours and the Buyers Barricades Team (Marie Rhom, Steve & Shelba Buyers). Pictured here with the 2017 recipient, Troy Dunn Insurance (Troy & Kristy Dunn), Dr. Justin Paeltz and Jack Bradshaw.
Non-Profit of the Year nominees – Non-Profit Organization that is meeting area needs and making contributions to Northeast Tarrant County while being a big supporter of the Chamber. (awarded by the Chamber staff)
American Cancer Society
BISD Council of PTA’s Clothes Connection & Supply Depot
Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County
Non-Profit of the year recipient Meals on Wheels Inc. of Tarrant County (represented by Iris Bruton) with 2017 recipient, American Legion Post #644 (represented by Rich Haas) with Jack Bradshaw and Dale White.
Industry (large business) of the Year nominees - Awarded to the Northeast Tarrant organization who contributes to the overall progress of Northeast Tarrant County through innovative programs, community philanthropic efforts and involvement in area organizations dedicated to improving the area. (chosen by a vote of the Chamber Board of Directors)
Birdville ISD
Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages
Five Star Ford
Sam’s Club
Southwest ADI
TexRail
2018 Industry of the Year Award Recipient TEXRail (represented by Bob Baulsir) along with 2017 recipient, Santander Consumer USA and Jack Bradshaw and Dr. Justin Paltz.
Business of the Year nominees – Awarded to the area business that consistently supports the Northeast Tarrant Chamber and shows community spirit in all aspects of their business. (chosen by a vote of the Chamber Board of Directors)
All About Recognition
Bice’s Florist
Herron’s Homes
Iron Horse Golf Course
Murnahan PR
Troy Dunn Insurance
Business of the Year recipient Brian Murnahan with Murnahan PR. Pictured with 2017 recipient BrevAll Technologies (Paul Enloe) and Jack Bradshaw and Dr. Justin Paeltz.
Gertrude Tarpley Director of the Year Award nominees - This award goes to the outstanding Chamber Director who has given years of service to the Chamber by serving on the Board as well as contributing to the Chamber’s success by giving time and resources. (chosen by a vote of the Chamber Board of Directors)
BJ Brown – Jersey Mike’s Subs
Shannon Watt – Frost Bank
Tony Pack – Five Star Ford City Momentum Awards (recipients) - Recognizing the exceptional business within each Chamber partner city that excels in overall business growth, corporate contribution to the community and is recognized by their employees as a great place to work. (Chosen by the city officials from each partner city)
Prosperity Bank - Haltom City Momentum Award Southwest ADI - North Richland Hills Momentum Award Glenview Professional Pharmacy - Richland Hills Momentum Award Campire Grill Texas Kitchen - Watauga Momentum Award
Haltom City Momentum Award recipient Chris Brooks of Prosperity Bank with Rex Phelps, Deputy City Manager of Haltom City and Dale White.
NRH Momentum Award Recipient Jim Meehan of Southwest ADI with 2017 recipient Birdville ISD (Dr. Darrel Brown), Elizabeth Copeland (city of NRH) and Dale White.
Richland Hills Momentum Award Recipient Glenview Professional Pharmacy (represented by Don Wood), with 2017 recipient Dale White Insurance Services (Dale White and Brian Gil), and Richland Hills City Councilman Curtis Bergthold.
Watauga Momentum Award Recipient Campfire Grill Texas Kitchen (not pictured) with 2017 recipient Jersey Mike's Subs (BJ Brown) and Dale White. 2018 Member of the Year nominees - The annual Member of the Year Award is very special and recognizes the Chamber Member who the membership feels went the most above and beyond with their support of Chamber efforts over the last year. (chosen from a vote of the general membership from the Chamber’s 2018 Members of the Month listed below)
January 2018 Member of the Month - Crown Trophy
February 2018 Member of the Month - City of Haltom City
March 2018 Member of the Month - Frost Bank
April 2018 Member of the Month - Bethesda Christian School
May 2018 Member of the Month - Eventfully Yours
June 2018 Member of the Month - PostNet
July 2018 Member of the Month – City of North Richland Hills
August 2018 Member of the Month – Five Star Ford
September 2018 Member of the Month – Community Enrichment Center
October 2018 Member of the Month - Birdville ISD
November 2018 Member of the Month – Santander Consumer USA
December 2018 of the Month - Iron Horse Golf Course
2018 Member of the Year, Tammy Salter with PostNet along with 2017 Member of the Year, Buyers Barricades (Steve Buyers) and Dr. Justin Paeltz and Jack Bradshaw. 2018 Marshall Tunnell Diplomat Star of the Year nominees - The Diplomat Program is the backbone of the Chamber’s volunteer effort and many Chamber members accelerated their leadership skills by serving as a Diplomat of the Northeast Tarrant Chamber. Our 2018 nominees have tirelessly supported Chamber events throughout the last year! (chosen by a vote of the Chamber Diplomats from the 2018 Diplomat Stars of the Month listed below)
January 2018 Diplomat of the Month - Brian Johnson, Schooley Mitchell
February 2018 Diplomat of the Month - Tracy Archer, JC Graphics
March 2018 Diplomat of the Month - LaWonda Peoples, Eventually Yours
April 2018 Diplomat of the Month - Tammy Salter, PostNet
May 2018 Diplomat of the Month - Phillip Sanchez, Rich 2 Life
June 2018 Diplomat Star of the Month - Brian Gil, Dale White Insurance Services
July 2018 Diplomat Star of the Month - Dee Davilla-Estelle, Just Take 1 Photo Booth
August 2018 Diplomat Star of the Month - Zair Sanchez, Rich 2 Life
September 2018 Diplomat Star of the Month - Kristy Dunn, Troy Dunn Insurance Group
October 2018 Diplomat Star of the Month - Frankie Moeller
November 2018 Diplomat Star of the Month - Greg Gideon
December 2018 Diplomat Star of the Month - Charlsey Ewald - VIVIAL