Peggy Smith, Linda Pope, Mary Carter Store honored at annual chamber gala
Published 2:36 am Friday, March 21, 2025
Guest of the chamber gala toast Peggy Smith after she was announced as the Emma Marie Eddleman Citizenship Award winner. Amanda Shavers | The Cullman Times
Mary Carter Store owner Jeff Young accepts the Small Business of the Year honors. Amanda Shavers | The Cullman Times
Holly Pond mayor Carla Hart, left, presents Linda Pope with the Lucille Galin Public Service Award. Amanda Shavers | The Cullman Times
Peggy Smith receives a standing ovation as as she walks to the stage to accept the Emma Marie Eddleman Citizenship Award. Amanda Shavers | The Cullman Times
Peggy Smith is presented the Emma Marie Eddleman Citizenship Award during the annual chamber gala Thursday, March 20 at Stone Bridge Farms. Pictured with Smith, from left, are Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, Chamber President Joey Orr, Chamber Board Chairman Josh Wiggins and Past Board Chairman Ben Harrison. Amanda Shavers | The Cullman Times
Past Board Chairman Ben Harrison, right, passes the gavel to Chamber Board Chairman Josh Wiggins. Amanda Shavers | The Cullman Times
The 82nd Annual Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce Gala celebrated two women who have dedicated their lives to the service of their communities and a business that has served Cullman County for 60 years.
Longtime Cullman Economic Development Agency Director Peggy Smith was honored with the Emma Marie Eddleman Citizenship Award.
Smith served for more than three decades at the Cullman Economic Development Agency before departing in 2017 to lead the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce before retiring in 2022.
The Lucille Galin Public Service Award was given to Linda Pope who served as Holly Pond’s town clerk for 41 years.
Small Business of the Year was awarded to Mary Carter Store.
