The Valdosta Lowndes-County Chamber honored Steven Heddon (Fusion Creative Marketing) and Scott James (Talk 92.1) with the prestigious A.L. Girardin Award at the 102^nd Annual Membership Meeting on Jan. 30.

The A.L. Girardin Award is named for “Pop” Girardin who was an ardent supporter of the Chamber. After his death in 1975, “Pop” Girardin’s son and grandson inaugurated the award in his honor.

Since 1975, the Chamber staff has selected the winner.  The winner is a Chamber volunteer that goes above and beyond in service to the Chamber. Although most years the award is presented to an individual, the Chamber staff could not choose just one winner so two awards were presented.

Steven Heddon has displayed his creativity over the past 9 years on the cover designs of Progress magazine. He has also designed the current Chamber logo and offers creative guidance on many Chamber marketing plans. Most importantly, Heddon has professionally coached and mentored new Chamber employees who are recent college graduates in their first professional public relations and marketing positions. He currently serves as the Chamber’s Creative Consultant.

Scott James has provided the Chamber with hours of radio time in order to share the Chamber story with listeners throughout the community. James has supported important community improvement issues that the Chamber has endorsed and regularly lends his advice and wisdom to the Chamber. He currently serves on the Chamber Community Council. 

Contact the Chamber for more information at (229) 247-8100.