Walt Gutierrez of Toyota of Newnan was named Coweta's 2015 Citizen of the Year Thursday night. Sponsored by the local Kiwanis Clubs, the award was presented at an awards banquet at the Coweta County Fairgrounds, and we are so proud of Walt, a longtime Chamber member as well as an enthusiastic supporter of many great programs here in Coweta County.
Danny Beck, incoming Chamber Chair, made remarks on behalf of The Chamber prior to the awards presentation.
The other nominees for Citizen of the Year this year included Elizabeth Beers, known for her work with the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society. Elizabeth was also the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in helping to preserve local history. At left is emcee Nancy Walden, and at right is 2014 Citizen of the Year Frank Barron.
Our own Chamber President and CEO, Candace Boothby, was nominated for her many accomplishments, which include her leadership that led to our Chamber receiving the elite 5-Star Accreditation designation.
COTY nominee Don Gangell is board president of Meals on Wheels and also works with many other community organizations.
Jan Bowyer and Carolyn Turner, co-nominees, were recognized for their work with the Newnan-Coweta Historical Society Sesquicentennial Committee's 2014 Civil War reenactment.
Gary Welden of Welden Financial was recognized for his work helping the disadvantaged in the community and for his extensive community involvement. We congratulate all of these nominees and appreciate what they do for Coweta County!
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