Stars of Commerce

The Berryville Chamber of Commerce presented its 2025 business awards Saturday, Oct. 25.

The awards were presented during the Chamber’s annual awards banquet, held at the Berryville Community Center. The theme for this year’s banquet was “Stars of Commerce.”

The late Hal Hudgens of Hanby Lumber received the Berryville Loyalty Award.

Ellen Randleman of The Appliance Store received the Tom Earls Distinguished Ambassador Award. Carley Ward received the Youth Ambassador Award. North Arkansas College was the winner of the Business Excellence Award. The Business Beautification Award was presented to Breezy Bronze Tanning Salon. Evergreen Pasture & Provisions received the Noteworthy New Business Award. Meagen Morton won the Ag Ambassador of the Year Award. Angela Sanchez was named the Star Ambassador of the Year.

In addition, certificates were presented to several individuals for their contributions in promoting Berryville and supporting the Chamber over the past year.

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Those receiving certificates were Tiffany Turley, chair of the Ice Cream Social Pageant Committee; Shauna Ricci, chair of the Small Events Committee; Scott Loftis for the Berryville Welcome Guide; Brianna Wolfe, chair of the Marketing Committee; Isabel Pina, chair of the Education Committee; Mindy Hicks for Junior Chamber Board leadership; and Linda Tamayo, Ambassador Captain.

The Chamber also honored the memory of the late John Swofford, a former Chamber president who died earlier this year.

The banquet featured a catered meal from the Horseshoe Grill, served by members of the Junior Chamber.

The special guest speaker for the awards banquet was Jason Jedamski, founder of Ignite2Unite.

The Chamber also introduced incoming board president Shauna Ricci of Tyson Foods and incoming vice president Bethani Head of CS Bank.