Chamber Awards

2024 Citizen of the Year: Max Christopher

The Citizen of the Year Award is the most prestigious achievement award that recognizes a well-known community leader with great business accomplishments, generous contributions to the economic well-being of Tullahoma and its quality of life. Chamber members are encouraged to nominate individuals for Citizen of the Year. The recipient of this award will be presented at the Annual Membership Celebration.

To nominate an individual for Citizen of the Year, email tullahomachamber@tullahoma.org.

2024 Business of the Year: Chick-Fil-A

The Business of the Year is selected for its contribution to the betterment of Tullahoma. Nominees are considered based on the following criteria:

• Returned investment in our community
• Chamber Member and supportive of TACC's projects and goals
• Sustained employment
• Exemplify excellent service in their business practices

2024 Small Business of the Year: Tullahoma Drug Store

The Small Business of the Year award is given to the small business with the most involvement and impact that year. This award honors the recognition and support that was given back to the community throughout the year!

2024 C.E.O. Business Partner of the Year: The Painted House

C.E.O. Business Partner of the Year Award celebrates the success of an outstanding business partnership between local businesses and Tullahoma City Schools.

Dr. Brad Windley (2012)

RockTenn (2011)

2024 Tourism Award: Jack Daniel Distillery

The Tourism Award is granted to the business that promoted the most tourism and made efforts to expand out to bring tourists into our community!

2024 Director's Award: Andy Whitt

The Director's Award recipient is chosen by the Executive Director of the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce. This award goes to someone who goes above and beyond to assist the staff at TACC by supporting, guiding, and being a listening ear. 

2024 President's Award: Joanna Reynolds

The President's award is chosen by the President of the Tullahoma Area Chamber of Commerce. This individual goes the extra mile to support the President, Board, Ambassadors, and TACC Staff!

2024 Board Member of the Year: Kim Uselton

This award is given to a board member that stood out and went to extra mile to support the chamber and the community!

2024 Ambassador of the Year: Rikki Tucker

Throughout the year, Ambassadors earn points based on their attendance and participation in various Chamber events and activities, including:

• Ribbon Cuttings
• Chamber Committees
• Coffees
• Recruiting
• Delivering New Chamber Member and New Business packets
• Bringing Guests to Ambassador Meetings
• Volunteering 
• Meetings
• and other relevant activities

At the end of the year, the Ambassador that accumulated the most points is honored the Ambassador of the Year. The award is presented at the Annual Membership Celebration.

2024 Rising Star Award Emma Cook

This award is granted to a business professional in the community that is growing in their potential, coming into their own, and making an impact!