Highlights of the evening include the 2023 Chairman awards presentation and an address by the 2024 Chairman.
The Cobb Chamber celebrated its many accomplishments of 2023 at the 82nd Annual Dinner celebration, presented by Wellstar, on Jan. 27 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Over 1,100 business and community leaders attended the black-tie optional dinner affair, including military leaders, economic development partners and elected officials. Michele Newell of WSB-TV Channel 2 Atlanta served as the event’s master of ceremonies.
The evening included a robust program, including outgoing Chairman, Chairman Greg Teague of Croy Engineering, passing the leadership to 2024 Chairman Mike Plant of the Atlanta Braves. In his address, Teague celebrated the collective efforts of the Chamber and how it served as a champion for businesses and the community over the past year.
He highlighted the Chamber’s economic development strategy, advocacy efforts, and work to enhance the member experience.
During the evening, Teague presented several awards to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to enhance the quality of the Chamber’s programming and the quality of life in Cobb.
The 2023 Chairman’s Award was presented to Dan Buyers of McWhirter Realty Partners, a dedicated partner to the Chamber and an active member of the Board of Directors since 2015. The award is presented to an individual for outstanding leadership, dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment to the Cobb Chamber. Buyers has chaired Cobb Youth Leadership and has volunteered for Leadership Cobb, East Cobb Area Council, and the Membership Campaign. He is consistently generous with his time, talents, and treasures, serving with humility and devotion.
The 2024 Len Gilbert Award was given to Pam Younker of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. This award is presented to an outstanding board member who, through his or her leadership, commitment, and dedication, achieved new heights for a Chamber…
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