2013 Community Awards Banquet
- by: WHPO Editor
- on: January 22, 2013
- city: Hoopeston Jaycees/Hoopeston Chamber of Commerce
The Hoopeston Jaycees and the Hoopeston Chamber of Commerce held their annual Community Awards Banquet.
Those receiving awards are as follows;
Hoopeston Jaycee Awards
- Rookie of the Year…............................Kenny Byerly
- Jaycee Associate of the Year….............Greg Bertram
- Jaycee of the Year…............................Kali Huffman
- Past President’s Award….....................Brad Hardcastle
- National Sweetcorn Festival Chairman
Chamber of Commerce Awards
- Community Service Award…................Anderson Funeral
- Retailer of the Year…...........................Hoopeston IGA
- Family Business of the Year…...............Brian & Robin Lawson
- New Business of the Year…..................Robinson Chiropractic / Dr. Robinson & Dr. Smart
- Food Service of the Year…....................Fast Lanes
- Chamber President’s Award…...............Flowers & Gifts by Molly
Hoopeston Jaycees Service Awards
- EMA Volunteer of the Year….................Roy Kohl
- EMT of the Year….................................All EMTs
- Firefighter of the Year….........................All Firefighters
- Police Officer of the Year…....................Calvin Thomas Showers
- Distinguished Service Award…................Jaci Samek
Miss Hoopeston Crowning…..........................Brooke Allen