Vestavia Chamber honors members with awards

The Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce honored several members for their service to the community during the January luncheon held at Vestavia Hills Country Club.

The Charles A. McCallum Leadership Award had two categories of winners: retail and service. Publix Supermarket was named the 2013 Retail Business of the Year. Located off of U.S. 31, Publix has been a central part of the community and is known for its partnership with the City of Vestavia Hills, the Chamber of Vestavia Hills and Vestavia Hills City Schools.

Principal Mortgage was named the 2013 Service Business of the Year for their employees’ dedication to Chamber events.

Other awards included:

Chamber Board Member of the Year: James Robinson, Alagasco

Chamber Member of Year: Kim Mangham Barelare, Southstar Properties

Volunteer of Year: Ben Chambliss, Jackson, Howard and Whatley firm

Chairs Choice Award: Dr. Charles A. Scotty McCallum, Director of Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce