And the winners are....

Realtime results from tonight's Awards Night Banquet....

Citizens of the Year: Missy Kendrick and Amanda Rose.

Businessperson of the Year: Missy Kendrick, IDA.

Law Enforcement Officer of the Year: Bryan 'Ernie' McWhorter.

Career Woman of the Year: Amanda Rose, Chamber of Commerce.

Volunteers of the Year: Rev. Lonnie Grant and congregation of First Church of the Nazarene.

Farmer of the Year: Russ Walters, Walters Farms.

Firefighter of the Year: Joe Peters, LCFD.

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#1 Anonymous on 01/26/12 at 07:09 PM

Spell check only works for misspelling words, not for you being a lazy hack who doesn't proof read his "work".

#2 I'm new to the area on 01/26/12 at 08:22 PM

Congratsulations to all of you. You all deserved it.

#3 Anonymous on 01/26/12 at 08:42 PM

What about citizen?

#4 Where the cups on 01/27/12 at 07:30 AM

Ingles Representin!

#4.1 Anonymous on 01/30/12 at 08:11 AM

I don't understand this comment.

#5 jonesp on 01/27/12 at 07:55 AM

ernie congrats...the only decent law officer we have

#6 Anonymous on 01/27/12 at 08:00 AM

Congratulations to all the winners. Having said that, if you are getting paid and its your sole job to be active in the community then you shouldn't be nominated for these awards. There are lots of people in this community who take time out of there busy schedule to make this community better without getting paid for it. Now having said that, its up to us as a community to nominated these deserving people. Sorry, I'll get off my soap box now.

#6.1 Anonymous on 01/27/12 at 09:13 AM

I could not agree more. I'm sure these ladies work hard, but this make these awards look like a joke.

#6.1.1 Anonymous on 01/27/12 at 11:42 AM

Can I say that because you are paid to work in Lamar county does not exempt you from citizen of the year. What they have done for this county/city for months after the tornado, is NOT in their job description. You have ZERO idea what they have done in order to help people get back in their homes and on their feet. In all honesty, I did not see anyone else taking on those responsabilites, nor was there a line offer to help in the ways that they have. Great job you two.... You deserve it!

#6.1.1.1 Anonymous on 01/27/12 at 01:56 PM

You're right, I don't know what all they did in the tornado relief effort. I commend them for helping out the tornado victums. My point was that its there job to be active in the community and they get paid $ to help and support our community. I was also talking people who work for the school system as well.

#6.1.1.1.1 Anonymous on 01/27/12 at 09:17 PM

I am not with the Chamber or the IDA, but I did ride by the Chamber on week nights, Saturdays and Sundays when these ladies were taking THEIR time away from their families to help our community. Their jobs are to promote business and our town. NOT help victims when they need it. They chose to step up and help and I am so grateful. They spent their time recruiting help, money, goods, materials, and directing teams of workers. I am positive that if you were one of the families who was positively touched by these acts, they would not have one problem with these awards. Missy and Amanda do not choose who wins. Knowing these women, they would never in a million years even suggest it. But they sure do deserve it!!

#6.1.1.1.1.1 Anonymous on 01/28/12 at 07:57 AM

Yes and so many others do that as well such as teachers, coaches, youth leaders,etcs.

#6.1.1.1.1.1.1 anon on 01/28/12 at 10:22 AM

I believe any citizen can nominate folks for these awards. If you've not nominated anyone then you shouldn't be complaining!!!

#6.1.1.1.1.1.2 Anonymous on 01/28/12 at 11:16 AM

Then, next year nominate them! thats an idea! the community chooses these, i suggest you get involved.

#6.2 Anonymous on 01/27/12 at 12:28 PM

Congratulations Earnie! Thanks for doing a great job and going above and beyond what is expected of you.

#7 Anonymous on 01/27/12 at 08:44 AM

Johntavious, Congratulations! What an honor.

#8 tickled on 01/29/12 at 06:07 PM

I would have liked to have been in the room when they were counting the votes. The congratulatory hugs must have been fantastic! One for me...one for you.

#8.1 Anonymous on 01/29/12 at 10:11 PM

Missy and Amanda have never chosen the awards. There is a board.. you should look into the nominating and voting committee.. i'm sure they would love more help from such caring citizens such as yourself!

#9 Anonymous on 01/30/12 at 08:52 AM

WOW... Now we have gone to knocking down people who care about the community? there are numerous people who could have received this award, and were bitter because these two help people get back in their homes after a tornado? Wow, I would hate to have been your kids living by your "We can not do enough great things to help others" standards!! Why not give credit instead of bashing because your person did not win?

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