The Chamber also awarded members with special recognition during its annual dinner and awards banquet. Ann and Jasay Ketchum were honored with the Glenn Reetz Volunteer of the Year Award for their help with chamber-sponsored events. 

Neilson also received the Spirit of Maggie Valley award for the work he’s done to promote Maggie Valley, including creating the “We Love Maggie Valley” Facebook page and his new business venture Slinging in the Smokies.