
BENSON – The Benson Area Chamber of Commerce held its 76th annual Banquet on February 6 to honor all of the amazing folks that helped to make an impact in Benson in 2024.
Those honored include:
Business Family of the Year – The Gregory Family
Volunteer of the Year – Amy Hardison
Outstanding Youth – Mariannah Adams
Outstanding Woman – Wanda Moore
Firefighter of the Year – Landon Whitman
Arts Award – Nate Camp
Humanitarian Award – Cynthia and Paul Dunn
Large Business of the Year – Martin Marietta/Benson Quarry
Ambassador of the Year – Reid Johnson
Outstanding Senior Citizen – Gordon McLamb
Board of Directors Award – Timothy Messer
Public Service Employee of the Year – Ray Adams
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year – Said Ocampo
Educator of the Year – Benson Elementary School staff
Small Business Persons of the Year – Angel Sanchez and Chris Davis
Citizen of the Year – Jaymes Elliott
50 Years with the Chamber – The Parker Companies

Congratulations to all the award recipients.