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The Northeast Tarrant Chamber 2018 Awards Gala celebrating the local efforts of Chamber Members and Northeast Tarrant Organizations throughout 2017 was held on Thursday, February 1st at the NRH Centre in North Richland Hills. A good time was had by all with entertainment by Diamond Jim as well as other fun happenings like our Chamber Online Auction, Wine Pull, and Big Green Egg raffle! Guests were treated to a fantastic dinner served up by Sweet Memories Catering & Cakes and our Chamber Past Chairman Shannon Watt and Chairman Dr. Justin Paeltz kept the audience laughing. In preparation for the addition of more than 175 new members (bringing the Chamber total membership to over 1,000), Chamber President Jack Bradshaw felt the need to get back in shape to meet the needs of the coming year. View his trek around Northeast Tarrant County HERE! The highest honor the Chamber gives each year at the Gala is the Excalibur Award, which is presented annually to the outstanding elected official who has demonstrated steady leadership and determined dedication to Northeast Tarrant County. You can view Congresswoman Kay Grangers acceptance speech HERE. Every individual and business nominated for an award were very deserving of the honor and each are listed below. Award recipients in each category are underlined. View and/or download all the Awards Gala photos HERE! Excalibur Award Congresswoman Kay Granger Bob Hamilton MVP Award Tony Pack – Five Star Ford Rising Star La’Wonda Peoples – Eventfully Yours Special Event Venue Volunteers of the Year Carl Bottenus – Sure Look Homes Dale White – Dale White Insurance Services Frankie Moeller – Ferguson Heating & Cooling John Guthrie – Hawk Security Tammy Salter – PostNet The College of Health Care Professionals Chairman’s Choice Awards Howard Shotwell – R&D Associates John Wright – Simple Leadership Strategies Nice Sparks – DoorServe Dry Cleaning Paul Enloe – BrevAll Technologies Susan Young – Texas State Senator Kelly Hancock Siegrid Charbonnet Community Spirit Award nominees Crystal Sanders-Five Star Ford John Guthrie-Hawk Security Saul & Denise David-Empire360 Troy & Kristy Dunn-Troy Dunn Insurance Group Non-Profit of the Year American Legion Post 655 Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County Northeast Richland Lions Club Industry 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. Fort Worth Transportation Authority (TEXRail) North Tarrant Express Santander Consumer USA Tarrant County College – Northeast Campus 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. BrevAll Technologies Empire360 Eventfully Yours Special Event Venue JimAustinOnline Legend Bank PostNET 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. Howard Shotwell Ruth Ann Reagan Scott Plourde Haltom City Momentum Award Austin Barnes Real Estate North Richland Hills Momentum Award Birdville ISD Richland Hills Momentum Award Dale White Insurance Services Watauga Momentum Award Jersey Mike’s Subs 2017 Member of the Year nominees… January 2017 Member of the Month - Chick-fil-A on Rufe Snow Drive February 2018 Member of the Month - Murnahan PR March 2017 Member of the Month - NRH Centre April 2017 Member of the Month – Dale White Insurance Services May 2017 Member of the Month - Frost Bank June 2017 Member of the Month - Jersey Mike’s Subs July 2017 Member of the Month - Medical City North Hills August 2017 Member of the Month - BrevAll Technologies September 2017 Member of the Month – Magik Digital October 2017 Member of the Month - NYTEX Sports Centre November 2017 Member of the Month - Buyers Barricades December 2017 of the Month - Troy Dunn Insurance Group 2017 Marshall Tunnell Diplomat Star of the Year nominees… January 2017 - Evelyn Kelly, Shamrock Promotions Unlimited February 2017 - Scot Moran, Uncard-FaceBook for Business March 2017 - Monica Stanley, Edward Jones April 2017 - Sterling Hailey May 2017 - John Guthrie, Hawk Security June 2017 - Tammy Salter, PostNet July 2017 - Troy Dunn, Troy Dunn Insurance Group August 2017 - Brian Gil, Dale White Insurance Services September 2017 - Frankie Moeller, Cary Services October 2017 - Kristy Dunn, Troy Dunn Insurance November 2017 - Nice Sparks, DoorServe Drycleaning & Laundry December 2017 Greg Gideon, Edward Jones