The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce presented its Annual Silver Shovel Awards at its Board of Directors meeting in May 2026 at Lanier Technical College. The awards recognize outstanding individuals who generously volunteer their time, talent, and energy to the Chamber and the Gainesville-Hall County community. These volunteers consistently go above and beyond in service to
promote the Chamber’s mission, goals, and initiatives.
2025-2026 Greater Hall Chamber Silver Shovel Award Recipients. Front, L-R: Hannah Warner, Georgia Power; Jill Ledford, Carroll Daniel; Amanda Willis, HALLmark 2025-2030; Zachary Groover, Capable Transport. Back, L-R: Emilie Cisco, The Norton Agency; Bobbi Larson, University of North Georgia; Casey Ramsey, Hall County Government; Abigail Loggins, Big Peach Running Co.-Braselton. Not Pictured: Chris Craddock, Craddock Insurance Services; Carli Jones, Forum Communications; Melissa Nolan, Harris Products Group; Nicole Pleasant, First Citizens Bank; Michelle Whitt, ZF Gainesville.