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Executive Director Lennie Shelton welcomes everyone to the Benton/West City area chamber of commerce 2023 annual dinner. We had an amazing evening at the Rend Lake College Event Center. It was an outstanding venue with over 200 guest attending. Everyone enjoyed the night with light instrumental Jazz music, spectacular food, and mixed cocktail drinks. The evening was filled with mingling laughter and unforgettable memories. It was a well deserved event honoring all of our Of The Year Nominees
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Catering Provided By

 Catered Impressions
Tuscan Salad, Baby Carrots, Country Style Green Beans, Herb Roasted Petite Whole Potatoes
Roasted Pork Loin or Breaded Breast of Chicken with Hollandaise Sauce
Dinner Rolls, Dessert Bar & Beverage Station.
​As always Alan and his team did an outstanding job. They provided an over the top appetizer table, with an even better service table, and  topped it off with a mouth watering dessert table.  Alan did an amazing job and we couldn't thank him enough for the wonderful service  provided. 

Silent Auction

Items Included:
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Annual Dinner Committee

Chairman: Lauren Johnson
Lauren Johnson, Heston Mays, lee Messersmith, Lennie Shelton, Lauren Doughty, Paula Arpasi, Thomas Arpasi, Laura Small, Cathy Garavalia, Brad Pontious, Genia Manning, Shara Robinson, Liam Mungovan.

Award Sponsors

Photo Booth Sponsor

Bar Sponsor

Contact the Chamber of Commerce if you are interested in Sponsoring

cash bar provided by

Entertainment

Ashley Hugo

Ashley Hugo will provide light background piano music throughout the evening.   

2023 -"OF THE YEAR"  nominees

cITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Louis Jackson - Passion to Action
Ken & Ruth Mateycak - Benton Area Volunteers
​Lana Bain - Bain & Associates



BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

AECI Schirm USA
Take Action Today
​Motel Benton

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR

Clydette Barnfield
Justin Groves
John Metzger

winners through the years

We are happy to honor the following individuals and business as our "Of The Year" winners .  This community is full of amazing people who give so much to ensure a brighter future, and we are honored to recognize them.  They join a long legacy of community support and citizenship.  
View all past winners here...

2023 Event Images
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​CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: 
​  Andy Lamont
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 ​ ​BUSINESS OF THE YEAR:  
County Seat Antique Mall
EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR: 
​Alisa Leffler

Cork pull table

A special thanks to Lauren Johnson From FirstTrust Home Loans for providing the alcohol for the cork pull.  Lauren has proudly served on the Board of Directors, and the Executive Board as president. Lauren is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce, serving on several committees and Chairing the Annual Dinner Committee.