By KIM WALDEN

Director, Membership and Communications

Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce

The Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce cordially invites the community to attend the 87th Annual Awards Ceremony and Reception, to be held at the Charles H. Kirbo Regional Center on Thursday, Jan. 26, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

This event will celebrate the 2011 accomplishments of not only the Chamber of Commerce and its sponsors, but also many others. The Ceremony recognizes awards for Small Business of the Year, Community Service, Chamber Ambassador of the Year, Man of the Year by the Kiwanis Club, Woman of the Year by the Pilot Club, the Montfort Lynn Award for Peace Officer of the Year presented by The Post-Searchlight and Bainbridge College Academic Awards.

Tickets to the event are available for purchase at the Chamber of Commerce office, located at the Earle May Boat Basin Park, for $25 per person. The deadline to purchase tickets is Thursday, Jan. 19.

The year 2011 was an exciting year for the community and the Chamber of Commerce and we look forward to sharing an evening of celebration including great food, entertainment and wonderful people. Please come and celebrate our community leaders with us.

If anyone would like more information, please contact the Chamber of Commerce at (229) 246-4774, or email Kimberly@bainbridgegachamber.com.