Berryville Chamber Banquet

The Berryville Chamber of Commerce held its 2024 Awards Banquet on Thursday, Nov. 14, at the Berryville Community Center.

The theme for this year’s banquet was “Red, White, Blue & You!”

The chamber presented seven awards to local businesses and individuals. The chamber also presented its 2025 board of directors and ambassadors. Tom Guhr of Mercy Hospital Berryville is the chamber’s incoming president and Greg Motzko of Carroll Electric is the incoming vice president.

Award recipients were Ellen Randleman Eldridge, who was named Berryville Citizen of the Year; Brud Newman, who received the Berryville Loyalty Award; Laney Wambold, who was recognized as the outstanding Youth Ambassador; the Painted Poppy, honored as the Noteworthy New Business; Jason Tennant, who received the Tom Earls Distinguished Ambassador Award; Carroll Electric, which was honored for Business Excellence; and Worley’s Rental, recognized for Business Beautification.

Guest speakers were Antoine Gordon, 2024-25 State Commander of the American Legion, from American Legion Post No. 74 in Sherwood, and Pearl Gordon, 2024-25 State President of the American Legion Auxiliary.

The banquet was catered by Horseshoe Grill and also included a silent auction.

(Photo courtesy of Berryville Chamber of Commerce Laney Wambold accepts the Youth Ambassador Award. Photo courtesy of Berryville Chamber of Commerce)

Claudia Harp accepts the Business Excellence Award on behalf of Carroll Electric. (Photo courtesy of Berryville Chamber of Commerce)

American Legion State Commander Antoine Gordon addresses the audience. (Photo courtesy of Berryville Chamber of Commerce)

Ellen Randleman Eldridge, the Berryville Citizen of the Year. (Photo courtesy of Berryville Chamber of Commerce)