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The Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Star Awards ceremony on Thursday, March 21.
Chamber president Susan Kimball addresses the crowd before Bama Brown takes over to announce the winners. PHOTO COURTESY OF LANCE WINTER
Trey Powers, with City Bank Mortgage, was recognized as a retiring Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce Board member. PHOTO COURTESY OF LANCE WINTER
The Legacy Award was presented to Pam Owens, who is retired from the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau. This award is selected by the Chamber president in recognition for lifetime contributions to the Dripping Springs community. PHOTO COURTESY OF LANCE WINTER
The Non-Profit of the Year award went to Fortis Therapy Center. Executive Director Meredith Kapchinski, PT, DPT accepted the award. Fortis Therapy Center is a nonprofit pediatric therapy clinic that provides therapy, fitness, and wellness for children of all needs. PHOTO COURTESY OF LANCE WINTER
Dr. Michelle Wendt, with Indigo Healing Acupuncture and Massage, was voted the 2024 Business Person of the Year. PHOTO COURTESY OF LANCE WINTER
Diana Gonzales of Pedernales Electric Co-op was chosen as the 2024 Dripping Springs Chamber Ambassador of the Year. PHOTO COURTESY OF LANCE WINTER
The 2024 Outstanding Customer Service award went to FUSE Workspace. PHOTO COURTESY OF LANCE WINTER
Christy Seguin, owner of Rose Haven Bakery & Event Venue, accepted the award for Up & Coming Business of the Year. PHOTO COURTESY OF LANCE WINTER
The 12 Fox Beer Co. team poses for a photo at the 2024 Star Awards. 12 Fox Beer Co. was the winner of the 2023 Outstanding Customer Service award. PHOTO COURTESY OF LANCE WINTER
Sharon Goss, left, and Susan Warwick were chosen as the 2024 Hometown Heroes. According to the award criteria, the Hometown Hero award is given to an individual or organization that “Contributes time, effort and heart to the Dripping Springs area, exemplifies humanitarian values, works across organizational boundaries and is committed to diversity, innovation, collaboration, resourcefulness and resilience.” PHOTO COURTESY OF LANCE WINTER
The Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Star Awards ceremony on Thursday, March 21. Pictured, representatives of SouthStar Bank pose with their award for 2024 Business of the Year. PHOTO COURTESY OF LANCE WINTER
