Celebrating Excellence: Meet Our 2025 Award Winners
The Walton County Chamber of Commerce 78th Annual Banquet was a night filled with pride, gratitude, and celebration. It was an evening where we honored the people and organizations who pour their hearts into making Walton County a stronger, kinder, and more vibrant place to live and work.
Before we share each story in detail this week, we are excited to introduce our 2025 award winners:
- Ambassador of the Year: Kerry Welch, KLP Consulting
- Non-Profit of the Year: Humane Society of Walton County
- J.L. McGarity Citizen of the Year: Vickie Smith
- Small Business of the Year: The Eulalia Group
- Large Business of the Year: Walton County School District
- Public Servant of the Year: Major Drew Hudson
- Woman of the Year: Rebecca Daniel, Balanced Bodies
Each of these individuals and organizations represents leadership, compassion, excellence, and a deep commitment to our community. Over the coming days, we will be sharing individual blog posts highlighting each award winner and their incredible impact. Be sure to check back often and celebrate along with us.
This special evening would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. We extend our sincere thanks to:
Presenting Sponsor:
- Piedmont Walton
Gold Sponsors:
- Oglethorpe Power
- White’s Pools
Awards Sponsor:
- META
Your partnership allows us to honor excellence, celebrate service, and showcase the best of Walton County. We are deeply grateful for your continued support of our Chamber and our community.
Our Annual Banquet is more than just one night. It is a reflection of the relationships, dedication, and shared belief that Walton County is a place where people truly care for one another and invest in each other’s success.
Scroll through the photos from the evening, celebrate our winners, and click into each featured blog post this week to learn more about why these honorees were chosen. Their stories are inspiring, their impact is lasting, and their leadership makes our community better every day.
Congratulations again to all of our 2025 award winners. We are so proud to celebrate you.
