| Date of Event | March 17, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Primary Location | Gibson Center, UAM campus, Monticello |
| Key Entities | Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce; Interfor; Mr. Bug Pest Control; Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County Hospital Auxiliary |
| Outcome/Score | Tommy Smith, Man of the Year; Martha Coleman, Woman of the Year |
Tommy Smith was named Drew County Man of the Year and Martha Coleman Woman of the Year at the Monticello-Drew County Chamber of Commerce awards banquet Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Gibson Center on the University of Arkansas at Monticello campus.
2025 Chamber Award Winners
- Man of the Year: Tommy Smith, a longtime youth baseball, softball and soccer coach who has donated to Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry.
- Woman of the Year: Martha Coleman, who worked more than 30 years at City Drug.
- Lifetime Achievement: James and Kathy Tumlison, who have built shelving for local groups, built a bench for the Remembrance Garden at the courthouse and provided firewood to families in need.
- UAM Educator of the Year: Dr. Ed Bacon
- Drew Central Educator of the Year: LaReina Grundy
- Monticello School District Educator of the Year: Angie Phillips, a 42-year English and biology teacher
- Small Business of the Year: Mr. Bug Pest Control
- Large Business/Industry of the Year: Interfor
- Non-Profit of the Year: Baptist Health Medical Center-Drew County Hospital Auxiliary
- Farm Family of the Year: Dr. Jason and Sara Cater family
- Homestead Family of the Year: Terry Koone family
Program
Bishop Michael Jones served as master of ceremonies. UAM Chancellor Dr. Peggy Doss gave the keynote address. Cast members from the youth theater production Annie Jr. performed.
Related Coverage
- Monticello-Drew County Chamber names Ryburn-Powell and Nichols Woman and Man of the Year
- Hub pages: Monticello community news and business news
Source: The Advance-Monticellonian, March 19, 2025.
