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Photo gallery: West Kerr Chamber of Commerce awards

A night to honor West Kerr County’s best and brightest.

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March 15, 2024

The West Kerr Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual awards banquet on Thursday night at Inn of the Hills in Kerrville.

The Art Bell Award went to Molly Adams. 
Hunt Independent School District Superintendent Luci Harmon presented Hunt teacher Heather Bolton with the educator of the year award. 
The team from Mini Mart was honored as the business of the year by the West Kerr Chamber of Commerce. 
Ingram Tom Moore High School teacher Charles Kennedy and Ingram Tom Moore High School Vice Principal Brandie Guzman. Kennedy was named an educator of the year.
Mercy Gate Ministries received the West Kerr Chamber’s Community Impact Award for its work to stop human trafficking. 
 Kerrville H-E-B General Manager Greg Nichols , center, with the Ross Rommel Sr. Citizen of the Year Award. Nichols was praised for his efforts in supporting local programs and nonprofits. 
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