ABOUT THE CHAMBER
Awards
Awards
W. Dunlap Covington Award for Community Services
The W. Dunlap Covington Award for Community Service was established in 1995 and is presented at the Chamber’s annual Membership meeting and annual dinner in November. The award was established to honor Dunlap Covington, who was instrumental in organizing the Chamber in 1963, and who served as president for the organization’s first four years.
Previous Winners Include:
2023 — Caty Edwards, Plank Road Realty
2022 — Harvey H. Leavitt, III, Leavitt Funeral Home
2021 — David Edwards, Town of Wadesboro Manager
2020 — Ashley Scarborough, Plank Road Forestry
2019 — Julian Swittenberg, Uptown Wadesboro Inc.
2018 — Jeremy Taylor, Plank Road Realty
2017 — Scott Collier, South Piedmont Community College
2016 — Lewis Evans, Lewis B. Evans, Consulting
2015 — Alex Sewell, Town of Wadesboro Manager
2014 — Ann James and the Anson Crisis Ministry
2013 — Anson County Arts Council
2012 — Jilla Gathings
2011 — Mary Little (posthumous), Columbus McKinnon, HOLLA!
2010 — Todd Moore, Pee Dee Electric Membership Corp.
2009 — Elaine Scarborough, the Anson County Partnership for Children
2009 — The Anson County Partnership for Children
2008 — Lynn Edwards, Anson County Chamber of Commerce
2007 — Dana Maness, Anson Bank & Trust
2006 — John Dunlap, Anson County Historical Society
2005 — Jarvis Woodburn, Columbus McKinnon and Anson County Commissioner
2004 — Anne Covington Leary, Thrift Loan & Finance
2004 — Uptown Wadesboro Inc.
2003 — Russell Sikes, Plank Road Realty
2002 — The Rev. Priscilla Durkin, First Presbyterian Church
2001 — Carol Smith, Burnsville Recreation and Learning Center
2000 — Elbert Marshall, Anson County Chamber of Commerce
1999 — Don Altieri, South Piedmont Community College
1998 — Don Scarborough, Plank Road Realty
1997 — Chris and Robin Sanford, Wadesboro IGA
1996 — The Anson County Writers’ Club
1995 — Denise Beachum, Fancy Crafts
Henry W. Little III Community Leadership Award
The Henry W. Little III Community Leadership Award was initiated in 2005 and was awarded posthumously to the Anson County business and community leader, who died in August 2005. The award will be presented annually to an individual or group that exemplifies Little’s ideals and standards of service.
Previous Winners Include:
2023 — Anson County Executive Committee
2022 — Richard B. Allen, API Security
2021 — Donnie Spivey, Pee Dee Electric
2020 — Angela Caraway, The Caraway Foundation
2019 — John Marek, Anson Economic Development Partnership Director
2018 — Tommy Allen, Anson County Historical Society, Retired
2017 — Alex Sewell, Town of Wadesboro Manager
2016 — Senator Tom McInnis
2015 — Chuck Horne, Hornwood Inc.
2014 — Vancine Sturdivant, Anson County Commissioner
2013 — Anna Baucom, Anson County Board of Commissioners Chair
2012 — Lawrence Gatewood, Anson County Manager
2011 — Fred Thompson, Anson Community Hospital
2010 — Jim Strayhorn, retired, Anson Bank & Trust
2009 — Don Altieri, retired, South Piedmont Community College; retired, New Ventures Business Development Inc.
2008 — Carli Little, H.W. Little Hardware/Uptown Wadesboro Inc
2007 — Russell Sikes, Plank Road Realty
2006 — Leon Gatewood, HOLLA!
2005 — Henry W. Little III (posthumous)
Joseph E. Dutton Chamber Champions Award
The Chamber Champion Award was created in 2017 and is awarded by the Chamber President. It is awarded to the company and/or individual that has demonstrated an appreciation and commitment to the Chamber; one who has gone above and beyond. Whose service and dedication have made a significant impact for the Chamber and its members. An advocate, promoter and supporter of the Chamber’s mission. Previously known as the Chamber Champion Award, it was renamed in 2021 following the passing of Joseph E. Dutton, a true Chamber champion and serving board member.
Previous Winners Include:
2023 — Carly Little, H.W. Little & Co.
2022 — Loba-Wakol LLC & Uwharrie Bank
2021 — Joseph E. Dutton (posthumous)
2020 — Pee Dee Electric
2019 — Waste Connections of the Carolinas
2018 — Turner & Tarlton PLLC
2017 — Lois Scarborough Family
Young Professional of the Year Award
The Young Professional of the Year Award was created in 2018 and is awarded to a member of Young Professionals Anson (YPA) that has excelled at promoting Anson County, going above and beyond with serving YP Anson, and shows a true passion for Anson County.
Previous Winners Include:
2023 — none given
2022 — David Edwards, Town of Wadesboro
2021 — Ashley Scarborough, Plank Road Forestry & Caty Edwards, Plank Road Realty
2020 — none given
2019 — Jeremy Taylor, Plank Road Realty of the Carolinas
2018 — Ashley Scarborough, Plank Road Forestry & Megan Sellers, Anson County Chamber of Commerce