Rowlett Chamber’s 36th Annual Awards Banquet was held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at the Hyatt Place Dallas / Garland

Future Focused Celebrating Who We are Where We Started ~ Who We Are ~ Where We are Going

Vernon Schrade Heritage Hall of Fame Award Don Poovey

Presented by: Vernon Schrade & Rita Brewer Sponsored by: Schrade Properties

Don Poovey (pictured Left) accepted the award

Business of the Year Award Lawson & Company CPA’s

Presented by: Cliff Hand Sponsored by: H&S Manufacturing Co.

Kevin Lawson (pictured right) accepted the award

Corporate Business of the Year Award Dallas Area Rapid Transit

Presented by: Brian Funderburk Sponsored by: City of Rowlett

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Dawn Dorman, Lawrence Meshack & Sandra Johnson accepted the award

Police Officer of the Year Eric Shing

Presented by: Eva Hummel Sponsored by: Atmos Energy

Eric Shing accepted the award

Community Partner Life Message

Presented by: Keith Herl Sponsored by: Baylor Medical Center at Garland

Chris Kizziar, Tina Kizziar & Darla King accepted the award

Ambassador of the Year Award Bari Woolley

Presented by: Edie Nelson Sponsored by: My Computer Guy

Bari Woolley accepted the award

Fire Fighter of the Year Don Poovey

Presented by: Jackie Cox Sponsored by: Lake Pointe Medical Center

Don Poovey accepted the award

Educator of the Year Award Dr. Ramona Aguiliar

Presented by: Bob Montgomery Sponsored by: Lake Pointe Medical Center

Dr. Ramona Aguilar accepted the award

Teacher of the Year Award Emily Vermeulen

Presented by: Staci Thomas Sponsored by:

Rowlett Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Emily Vermeulen accepted the award

Spirit of the Chamber Award Ray Kneggs

Presented by: Bruce Mahnken Sponsored by: Rowlett Chamber of Commerce

Ray Kneggs accepted the award

Biff Bettencourt Outstanding Service Award Michael Gallops

Presented by: Scott Airitam Sponsored by: Scott Airitam's Leadership Systems, LLC

Michael Gallops accepted the award

Big “R” Pacesetter Award Mayor Todd Gottel

Presented by: Rick Carroll & Ashley Evans Sponsored by: Inwood National Bank

Mayor Todd Gottel accepted the award

Thank you to Lake Pointe Medical Center / Lake Pointe Health Network this years Gold event sponsor.

Pictures provided by Shooting Stars Photography