27 Jan 2014 Conway chamber announces winners of annual awards
Businessman Robert H. “Bunny” Adcock and minister Quentin Washispack are among several who will be honored in March by the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce.
Adcock, vice chairman of Home Bancshares, was selected to receive the chamber’s highest recognition – the Distinguished Service Award.
Washispack, a pastor at New Life Church, was selected to receive the prestigious Good Neighbor Award.
Both will be honored – along with others from the community – during the chamber’s annual meeting, scheduled Thursday, March 20, at the Conway Expo Center and Fairgrounds.
“As Conway’s largest business event, annual meeting gives us a chance to take time to appreciate the individuals and businesses that make Conway an even better place to live,” said Brad Lacy, president and CEO at the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce. “Our city continues to flourish in large part because of them.”
The Distinguished Service Award – established in 1957 – recognizes an individual or group who has provided special service for the benefit of the community.
The Good Neighbor Award, established in 1973, is presented annually to an individual who has given of his or her time and talents and who is known for going above and beyond the call of duty to help others.
The complete list of award winners:
Distinguished Service Award – Robert H. “Bunny” Adcock.
Good Neighbor Award – Quentin Washispack.
Outstanding Hospitality – Kings Live Music.
Outstanding Non-Profit – Independent Living Services.
Outstanding Retailer – The Kitchen Store and More.
Outstanding Large Employer – CenterPoint Energy.
Outstanding Small Business – Sonshine Academy.
Business Executive of the Year – Brad Hegeman, Nabholz Construction.
Young Business Leader of the Year – Umang Patel, Conway Management.
The featured speaker at the meeting is Steve Mueller, president and CEO of Southwestern Energy Company. Mueller joined Southwestern Energy in 2008 as president and chief operating officer and was named chief executive officer and also became a director of the company in 2009. Mueller also serves on the boards of America’s Natural Gas Alliance, the American Exploration and Production Council and the Independent Petroleum Association of America.
Individual tickets are $75. Tables and sponsorships begin at $600. Both are available by contacting Mary Margaret Satterfield at 501.932.5412 or [email protected]. Tickets are limited so those interested in attending should reserve their space now.
