CCOC's 2020 Annual Meeting & community award ceremony

CLAYTON, NC -- The Clayton Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Community Awards Ceremony, presented by Yellow House: The Community Place, was held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at The Clayton Center. The Clayton Chamber Commerce presented its annual awards along with Clayton Rotary Club, The Woman's Club of Clayton, Clayton Women in Networking and the Clayton Downtown Development Association. All award recipients are listed below. Congratulations! 

Excerpt from CCOC President/CEO Dana Wooten's Speech:
“Since the Clayton Chamber of Commerce produced its first strategic plan three years ago, it has never strayed away from its mission: to champion business, economic development and education in the great town of Clayton, North Carolina. At the Clayton Chamber, we have set our mission in motion by investing in our community and actively building Clayton’s future every single day. CCOC remains inspired, dedicated and motivated to continue building upon the foundation we have so strongly put in place and I can confidently say that the future of CCOC is so bright.”

​The Clayton Chamber of Commerce Awards:

• 2019 Citizen of the Year: Donna White – NC House Representative, District 26
• Leaving a Legacy Award: Ruth Anderson
• Key Contributor Award: Simon Garren
• 2019 Super Star Teacher of the Year: Christine McLatchy – Powhatan Elementary
• 2019 Business of the Year: Carpet Steamer 911
• 2019 Innovator of the Year: Will Lawson
• 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Josh Davis
• 2019 Ambassador of the Year: Matt Thompson
• 2019 Harvest Festival Heroes:
  • Pascual Goicoechea
  • Simon Garren
  • Boone Williams
  • Will Lawson
  • Clayton High School ROTC
  • Brad Palmer (Military Crossroads)
  • Ariel Ramirez (Latin American Festival)
  • Josh Davis (Squealin’ on the Square)
  • Tony Johnson (Squealin’ on the Square)
  • Brent George (Squealin’ on the Square)
  • Tara Abernathy (Car Show)
  • Michael Penny (Car Show)
  • Jeremy Coley (Car Show)
• 2019 Committee of the Year: Men of Business (M.O.B)
  • Matt Thompson
  • Michael Pagliocca
  • Dyrke Maricle
  • Dave Ferrell
• Gratitude Awards:
  • Clayton Police Department
  • Clayton Fire Department
  • Johnston County EMS

Clayton Rotary Club Award

• Community Service Award: Derrick Thompson

Clayton Women in Networking Award

• Businesswoman of the Year: Terri Black

The Woman’s Club of Clayton Awards

• The Outstanding Citizenship and Patriotism Award: Donna Steele
• Club-woman of the Year: Rachel Masimore
• Club-woman with Heart Award: Faye Brooks

Clayton Downtown Development Association Awards

• Best New Downtown Business: Patty Cake’s Littlest Cupcake Shop
• Best Downtown Design: Rising Tide Building and Renovation
• Business of the Year: Boulevard West
• Downtown Contributor Award: Brad Stoneking, Dan Barbour and Andria Merritt

2020 Annual Meeting & Community Awards Ceremony Photos:

Thank you to all of the nights sponsors and attendees.