Each year the Southlake Chamber of Commerce honors outstanding local leaders and businesses for making a difference and inspiring others within the community. For this year's banquet (celebrating 2011) finalists have been named in 5 categories and winners will be announced on July 20, 2012 at the Southlake Hilton.
Southlake Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Dana Davis announced the Finalists for Citizen of the Year – recognized for their outstanding effort, service and contribution to the community and excellence in leadership and efforts and service making the City a better place for everyone and include;
Superintendent David Faltys, Carroll ISD
Pastor Robert Morris, Gateway Church
Mayor John Terrell, City of Southlake
Finalists for Volunteer of the Year – recognized for their contribution to the community and Chamber and recognizing excellence in leadership, dedication to improving the lives of others, and an ability to motivate others to follow their lead in service and include;
Mike Hutchison, Hilton Southlake
Tommy Pennington, Tommy Pennington Realty Group
Mike & Nicole Tesoriero, Southlake Style Magazine
Finalists for Small Business of the Year – recognizes and celebrates service and commitment to the community while building on the City’s strong business and community environment and exemplifying a commitment to excellence.
Brio Tuscan Grille
First National Bank Town Square
Roxann Taylor and Associates
Finalists for Civic Group of the Year – recognizes and celebrates an organization that has had a positive impact through their involvement in the community and as a result of actions taken by the organization to improve the lives of others.
Christ's Haven for Children
Parental Alienation Awareness North Texas Chapter
Southlake Women's Club