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Two Men and Truck's Kelly Atchison, center, is presented with the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Service Business of the Year award at the chamber luncheon at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Atchison is shown with chamber Chairwoman Keri Bates, left, and chamber President and CEO Michelle Hawkins, right.
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Meredith Montgomery, exeuctive director of the Megan Montgomery Foundation, center, is presented with the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce 's Nonprofit Organization of the Year award at the chamber luncheon at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Montgomery is shown with chamber Chairwoman Keri Bates, left, and chamber President and CEO Michelle Hawkins, right.
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Former Vestavia Hills Councilman George Pierce is presented with the Dr. Charles A. "Scotty" McCallum Leadership Award at the chamber's luncheon at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Pierce is shown with chamber President and CEO Michelle Hawkins, left, and chamber Chairwoman Keri Bates, right.
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Kevin Wade of ITAC Solutions, center, is presented with the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Board Member of the Year award at the chamber luncheon at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Wade is shown with chamber Chairwoman Keri Bates, left, and chamber President and CEO Michelle Hawkins, right.
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Bob Barker of Big Color is presented with the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce's President's Award during the chamber luncheon at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Barker is shown with chamber President and CEO Michelle Hawkins, left, and chamber Chairwoman Keri Bates, right.
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2025 Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Chairwoman Keri Bates, center, is presented with the Chairman's Award at the chamber luncheon at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Bates is shown with chamber President and CEO Michelle Hawkins, left, and 2024 chamber Chairman Clabe Dobbs.
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New Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Chairman Taylor Burton, center, was presented with the 2025 Chair's Choice Award at the chamber luncheon at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Burton is shown with chamber Chairwoman Keri Bates, left, and chamber President and CEO Michelle Hawkins, right.
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The Vestavia Voice is presented with the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce's Member of the Year Award at the chamber's luncheon at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. Vestavia Voice Editor Jon Anderson is shown with chamber President and CEO Michelle Hawkins, left, and chamber Chairwoman Keri Bates.
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Elizabeth McDonald of Avadian Credit Union, center, is presented with the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year award at the chamber luncheon at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. McDonald is shown with chamber President and CEO Michelle Hawkins, left, and chamber Chairwoman Keri Bates, right.
The Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday gave out multiple awards for its top businesses, members and volunteers of 2025.
The awards were presented at the chamber’s monthly luncheon, this month held at the Vestavia Hills Civic Center.
Here’s a rundown:
- Retail Business of the Year — Troup’s Pizza, noted for being a gathering spot that brings people together and reflects the heart of the community, participating in Cahaba Heights events, and supporting local artists and school projects with sponsorships and charitable support
- Service Business of the Year — Two Men and a Truck, noted for partnering with nonprofits throughout the Birmingham area and donating moving services, volunteers and logistical support to meet needs in the community
- Nonprofit Organization of the Year — Megan Montgomery Foundation, noted for bringing awareness to the community about relationship violence and helping young people and others understand how to have healthy relationships
- Member of the Year — Vestavia Voice, noted for making exceptional contributions to the growth of Vestavia Hills, partnering with the chamber and city on events and being a trusted and reliable source for news that keeps the community informed and connected
- Board Member of the Year — Kevin Wade, ITAC Solutions, noted for his extraordinary service in advancing the goals and objectives of the chamber, consistent attendance at chamber events and commitment to the board
- Volunteer of the Year — Elizabeth McDonald, Avadian Credit Union, noted for consistently showing up to help with events, luncheons and ribbon cuttings and supporting staff with event production, as well as bringing great energy, positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for chamber activities
- Dr. Charles A. “Scotty” McCallum Leadership Award — George Pierce, former Vestavia Hills councilman, noted for showing leadership with courage, never hesitating to stand up for what he believes is right, speaking up for residents, showing up consistently, listening carefully, working to move the city forward in an organized fashion, and being a servant leader and encourager
- Chair’s Choice Award — Taylor Burton, Taylor Burton Co., noted for nine years of service on the chamber’s board of directors and for his energy, humor, dynamic personality and willingness to step in whenever there is a need
- President’s Choice Award — Bob Barker, Big Color, noted for being a tremendous supporter of the chamber, city and Vestavia Hills schools system, and for consistently bringing an honest perspective, generous heart, thoughtfulness, creativity, wit and genuine desire to see the chamber flourish
- Chairman’s Award — Keri Bates, Rocky Ridge Drug Co., noted for establishing the Rocky Ridge Business District and South Vestavia Business District, and for demonstrating courage, boldness, humility, selfless service, wisdom and patience, as well as providing deliberate, systematic leadership for the chamber
