The Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 77th year of progress at its annual dinner on Feb. 7, 2025. This special event will recognize the year’s business success while honoring a dozen leaders who have made a legacy-defining impact on Gwinnett.
The event will be at the ballroom of Gas South Arena starting with a reception at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and program at 7:30 p.m.
At the same time, new leadership will be presented. Bradley Carr of the law firm of Anderson, Tate and Carr will be the new chairman for the coming year. Other officers are Kim Hartsock with Warren Averett company, chair-elect for 2026; and Lanier Levett, past chair, with Gregory, Levett and Sons Funeral Homes.
The annual dinner is highlighted by the presentation of awards. Among the honorees for 2025 will be:
- Citizen of the Year – Dr. Mary Kay Murphy, long time member and past chairman of the Gwinnett County Board of Education;
- Public Service Awards will go to: Salmaan “Sal” Ajani, Amazing Energy Solutions, LLC; Joe Allen, Gwinnett Place Community Improvement District; Jennifer Fennell, Jackson EMC; Victoria E. Jones, city of Lawrenceville Council Member; State Rep. Matt Reeves, who is an attorney with Andersen, Tate and Carr, P.C.;
- D. Scott Hudgens Humanitarian Award: Junior Achievement of Georgia;
- James J. Maran International Award: Heraeus Quartz North America;
- R. Wayne Shackelford Legacy Award: Jay K. Eun, James F. Pack, and
William “Bill” Dean Reeves; and - Ambassador of the Year: Brittany Lowe, Rainbow Village.
The event will be emceed by President and CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber and Partnership Gwinnett Nick Masino.
