The Chamber Pillar Awards have a long list of esteemed honors from past years.
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Pillar Awards : Past Winners
Winners by Year
1992
| Ed Tolle | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Linda Miller | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| Pete Burrell | Outstanding Chamber Member (President's Award) |
| Barnett Bank | Outstanding Chamber Service Award |
| Hospice of Citrus Cty | Outstanding Community Organization |
| Pat Lancaster | Outstanding Service to Youth Award |
| Gerry Mulligan | Rick B. Quinn Award |
1993
| Welch Family | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Charles E. Davis | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| Ann Modine | Outstanding Chamber Member (President's Award) |
| Citrus Memorial Hosp. Aux. | Outstanding Chamber Member (President's Award) |
| SunTrust of the Nature Coast | Outstanding Chamber Service Award |
| The Diehms | Outstanding Service to Youth Award |
| Ron Dumas | Rick B. Quinn Award |
1994
| John Bowman | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Dave & Peg Patillo | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| Citrus United Basket | Outstanding Chamber Member (President's Award) |
| Linda Miller | Outstanding Chamber Member (President's Award) |
| First Federal Savings Bank | Outstanding Chamber Service Award |
| Ray Darling | Outstanding Service to Youth Award |
| Walt Driggers | Rick B. Quinn Award |
1995
| Father James Hodge | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Don Sutton | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| Dick Dolbow | Outstanding Chamber Member (President's Award) |
| Dick Dolbow | Outstanding Chamber Service Award |
| United Way of Citrus County | Outstanding Community Organization |
| Dr. OJ & Shirley Humphries | Rick B. Quinn Award |
1996
| Harrell Martin | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Paul Danner | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| Zana Ennis | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| Dennis Miller | Outstanding Chamber Member (President's Award) |
| Williams, McCranie & Sutton | Outstanding Chamber Service Award |
| Kiwanis Club of Inverness | Outstanding Community Organization |
| Lori McKettrick | Outstanding Service to Youth Award |
1997
| Jean Grant | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Arnold & MaryAnn Virgilio | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| Rocky Hensley | Outstanding Chamber Member (President's Award) |
| Rick Welch | Outstanding Chamber Service Award |
| Inverness Olde Town Assoc | Outstanding Community Organization |
| Sgt. Doug Dodd | Outstanding Service to Youth Award |
| Judge Patricia Thomas | Rick B. Quinn Award |
1998
| Walt Connors | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Gerry Mulligan | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| Donna Pearcy | Outstanding Chamber Member (President's Award) |
| Jim Neal | Outstanding Chamber Member (President's Award) |
| Mad Dawg Hawg's | Outstanding Community Business Award |
| Citrus Cty. Education Found. | Outstanding Community Organization |
| none | Outstanding Service to Youth Award |
| Pete DeRosa | Rick B. Quinn Award |
1999
| Leroy Bellamy | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Janice Warren | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| John Porter | Outstanding Chamber Member (President's Award) |
| Florida Power Corporation | Outstanding Chamber Service Award |
| Crystal Motor Company | Outstanding Community Business Award |
| Rotary Club of Crystal River | Outstanding Community Organization |
| Ginger West | Outstanding Service to Youth Award |
| Curt Ebitz | Rick B. Quinn Award |
2000
| Carey Smoak | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Jessee Watson | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| John Williams | Outstanding Chamber Member (President's Award) |
| Frank DiGiovanni | Outstanding Chamber Service Award |
| John Lettow | Outstanding Chamber Service Award |
| Hernando Heritage Club | Outstanding Community Organization |
| John Crider | Rick B. Quinn Award |
2001
| Sarah Holifield | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Pat Eldridge | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| none | Outstanding Chamber Member (President's Award) |
| none | Outstanding Chamber Service Award |
| Boys & Girls Club | Outstanding Community Business Award |
| Boys & Girls Club | Outstanding Community Organization |
| Marie Straight | Rick B. Quinn Award |
2002
| John Porter | Ambassador of the Year Award |
| John Barnes | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Rocky Hensley | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| Shay Baranowski | Outstanding Chamber Member (President's Award) |
| C.L. Calloway | Outstanding Chamber Service Award |
| Habitat for Humanity | Outstanding Community Organization |
| Joe Turck | Rick B. Quinn Award |
2003
| Nancy Coffey | Ambassador of the Year Award |
| Alida Langley | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Dr. James Harvey | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| Mike Duncan | J.L. Hassell Community Service Award |
| Masterpiece Dental (small business) | Outstanding Community Business Award |
| Wal-Mart (corporate Business) | Outstanding Community Business Award |
| American Cancer Society | Outstanding Community Organization |
| Brown Dumas | Rick B. Quinn Award |
2004
| Spike Fitzpatrick | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| John Thrumston | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| Williams, McCranie, Wardlow & Cash | J.L. Hassell Community Service Award |
| WYKE TV | Outstanding Community Business Award |
| Rotary (all Citrus Cty Clubs) | Outstanding Community Organization |
| Karen Cunningham | Outstanding Leadership Citrus Graduate |
| Whiteney Walker | Outstanding Youth Service Award |
| Dr. George Miskimen | Rick B. Quinn Award |
2005
| C.L. Calloway | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Sue Taylor | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| Dick Dolbow | J.L. Hassell Community Service Award |
| Citrus Memorial Health System | Outstanding Chamber Member (President's Award) |
| Women of Sugarmill Woods | Outstanding Community Organization |
| Debbie Lattin | Outstanding Leadership Citrus Graduate |
| Tommy Thomas | Rick B. Quinn Award |
| Charles Pope Cellular | Walt Connors Small Business Award |
2006
| Eloise VanNess | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| John Porter | Rick B. Quinn Award |
| Larry Rooks | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| Realtors Asso. Of Citrus County | John T. Barnes Outstanding Community Organization Award |
| Homosassa Printing | Walt Connors Small Business Award |
| Linda Sutton | J.L. Hassell Community Service Award |
| Susan Gill | Outstanding Leadership Citrus Graduate |
| SunTrust Bank | Outstanding Community Business Award |
2007
| Chuck Morgan | Ambassador of the Year |
| Valentine Rooks | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Jack Reynolds | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| John & Trina Murphy | J.L. Hassell Community Service Award |
| SCORE | John T. Barnes Comm Org Award |
| David Heinz | Most Improved Ambassador |
| Stanley Steemer | Outstanding Community Business Award |
| Melanie Hensley | Outstanding Leadership Citrus Graduate |
| Kristina Sabilona | Outstanding Youth Service Award |
| Ed & Debbie Lattin | Rick B. Quinn Award |
| VanAllen Insurance | Walt Connors Small Business Award |
2008
| Jennifer Duca | Ambassador of the Year Award |
| Lionel King | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Archie Dabney | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| EMBARQ | J.L. Hassell Community Service Award |
| Rhonda Lestinsky | Jean Grant Business Women's Alliance Award |
| Afro American Club | John T. Barnes Community Organization Award |
| Ken Heinmann | Outstanding Chamber Member (President's Award) |
| Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home | Outstanding Community Business Award |
| Neale Brennan | Outstanding Leadership Citrus Graduate |
| Nikesh Shah | Outstanding Youth Service Award |
| KC Nayfield | Rick B. Quinn Award |
| Joe's Deli / Joe Fallon | Walt Connors Small Business Award |
2009
| Janet Mayo | Ambassador of the Year Award |
| Century Link | Chamber Champion Award |
| Citrus County Chronicle | Chamber Champion Award |
| Citrus County Economic Development Council | Chamber Champion Award |
| Neon Leon's Zydeco Steakhouse | Chamber Champion Award |
| New Concepts International Hair Salon | Chamber Champion Award |
| The Grove Downtown | Chamber Champion Award |
| David Arthurs | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Hal Porter | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| Leanne Hadsell | J.L. Hassell Community Service Award |
| Bonnie Hardiman | Jean Grant Business Women's Alliance Award |
| Homosassa Civic Club | John T. Barnes Comm Org Award |
| Chet White, Jr. | Lifetime Director Award |
| Janet Yant | Lifetime Director Award |
| Janice Warren | Lifetime Director Award |
| Rocky Hensley | Lifetime Director Award |
| Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center | Outstanding Community Service Award |
| Judge Mark Yerman | Outstanding Leadership Citrus Graduate |
| Holly Eckstein | Outstanding Youth Service Award |
| Rick Snell | Rick B. Quinn Award |
| Stumpknockers on the Square | Walt Connors Small Business Award |
2010
| Betty Murphy | Ambassador of the Year Award |
| John Murphy | Chamber Champion Award |
| John Siefert | Chamber Champion Award |
| Mitch Simmons | Chamber Champion Award |
| Scott Schnettler | Chamber Champion Award |
| David Arthurs | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Linda Van Allen | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| Karen Dixon-Pulcini | J.L. Hassell Community Service Award |
| Dorothy Pernu | Jean Grant Business Women's Alliance Award |
| Citrus County Harvest | John T. Barnes Comm Org Award |
| Kitty Barnes | Lifetime Achievement Awards |
| David Heniz | Lifetime Ambassador Recognition |
| Pete Burrell | Lifetime Ambassador Recognition |
| Dick Dolbow | Lifetime Director Award |
| Jim Neal | Lifetime Director Award |
| Karen Dixon-Pulcini | Lifetime Director Award |
| Tabitha Wells | Mandi Warren Richards Rising Star Award |
| Mike Orlito | Outstanding Chamber Member (President's Award) |
| B & W Rexall | Outstanding Community Business Award |
| Gailen Spinka | Outstanding Leadership Citrus Graduate |
| Larry Rooks | Rick B. Quinn Award |
| Christa Cappucilli | Shawn Harrison Outstanding Youth Service Award |
| Kane's ACE Hardware | Walt Connors Small Business Award |
2011
| Bonnie Hardiman-Pushee | Ambassador of the Year Award |
| Ag Alliance | Chamber Champion Award |
| Dan Pushee | Chamber Champion Award |
| Dawn Faherty | Chamber Champion Award |
| Jennifer Duca | Chamber Champion Award |
| Melissa Benefield | Chamber Champion Award |
| Betty Strifler | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Lou Miele | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| Mike Scott Plumbing | J.L. Hassell Community Service Award |
| Dee Peters | Jean Grant Business Women's Alliance Award |
| Black Diamond Foundation | John T. Barnes Comm Org Award |
| David Heniz | Lifetime Ambassador Recognition |
| Pete Burrell | Lifetime Ambassador Recognition |
| Don Mayo | Lifetime Chamber Member Award |
| Don Mayo | Lifetime Director Awards |
| Amy Kingery | Mandi Warren Richards Rising Star Award |
| Ginger West | Outstanding Leadership Citrus Graduate |
| Neale Brennan | Rick B. Quinn Award |
| Tim Wenger | Shawn Harrison Outstanding Youth Service Award |
2012
| Nancy Hautop | Ambassador of the Year Award |
| Reyna Bell | Ambassador Service Recognition |
| Bill Hudson | Chamber Champion Award |
| FDS Disposal | Chamber Champion Award |
| Insight Credit Union | Chamber Champion Award |
| Jill Demers | Chamber Champion Award |
| Leon McClellan | Chamber Champion Award |
| Mary-Ann Virgilio | Chamber Champion Award |
| Mike Buchanan | Chamber Champion Award |
| Sandy Anderson | Chamber Champion Award |
| Joe Silvestro (posthumously) | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Arnold Virgilio | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| Sibex | J.L. Hassell Community Service Award |
| Rebecca Martin | Jean Grant Business Women's Alliance Award |
| Key Training Center | John T. Barnes Comm Org Award |
| Jack Reynolds | Lifetime Director Awards |
| Kevin Cunningham | Lifetime Director Awards |
| Mike Fitzpatrick | Lifetime Director Awards |
| Pete Burrell | Lifetime Director Awards |
| Courtney Pollard | Mandi Warren Richards Rising Star Award |
| Steve & Jewel Lamb | Outstanding Corporate Citizen Award |
| Art Jones | Outstanding Leadership Citrus Graduate Award |
| Paul Cash | Rick B. Quinn Award |
| Kassidy Lundy | Shawn Harrison Outstanding Youth Service Award |
| Plantation at Crystal River | Walt Connors Small Business Award |
2013
| Lisa Nash | Ambassador of the Year Award |
| Rhonda Lestinsky | Ambassador Service Recognition |
| Andy Smith | Chamber Champion Award |
| Bill Hudson | Chamber Champion Award |
| Brad Bautista | Chamber Champion Award |
| Brannen Bank, Floral City | Chamber Champion Award |
| Citrus 95.3 and 96.7 | Chamber Champion Award |
| Charles E. Davis | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Bonnie Ryback | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| Gailen Spinka | J.L. Hassell Community Service Award |
| Jennifer Duca | Jean Grant Business Women's Alliance Award |
| Citrus County Historical Society | John T. Barnes Comm Org Award |
| Kevin Cunningham | Lifetime Director Awards |
| Pete Burrell | Lifetime Director Awards |
| Heather Cogar | Mandi Warren Richards Rising Star Award |
| F.D.S. Disposal, Inc. | Outstanding Corporate Citizen Award |
| The Honorable Judge Mark Yearman | Outstanding Leadership Citrus Graduate Award |
| Barbara Mills | Rick B. Quinn Award |
| Liam Cash | Shawn Harrison Outstanding Youth Service Award |
2014
| Mary Pericht | Ambassador of the Year Award |
| Rails to Trails of the Withlacoochee | Chairman's Award |
| Diane Damron | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Jennifer Petrella | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Serv Award |
| Carol Kimbrough | J.L. Hassell Community Service Award |
| Lillian Smith | Jean Grant Business Women's Alliance Award |
| YMCA of Citrus County | John T. Barnes Comm Org Award |
| John Hodgkins | Mandi Warren Richards Rising Star Award |
| Sue Fullerton | Outstanding Leadership Citrus Graduate Award |
| Rob Wardlow | Past Chair Award |
| Millie Bresnahan | President's Award |
| Dave Langer (posthumously) | Rick B. Quinn Award |
| Kylie Phillips | Shawn Harrison Outstanding Youth Service Award |
| Laura Lou Fitzpatrick | Walt Connors Small Business Award |
2015
| Dennis Pfeiffer | Ambassador of the Year Award |
| Joe Brannen | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Walter & Carol Wynn | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Service Award |
| Mike Buchannan | J.L. Hassell Community Service Award |
| Iris Rodgers | Jean Grant Business Women's Alliance Award |
| The Path of Citrus County | John T. Barnes Comm Org Award |
| Charles Davis | Lifetime Director Award |
| Joe Fallon | Lifetime Director Award |
| Grace Hengesbach | Mandi Warren Richards Rising Star Award |
| Karen Pieters | Outstanding Leadership Citrus Graduate Award |
| Rebecca Bays | Past Chair Award |
| Don Taylor | Rick B. Quinn Award |
| Scotty Berardi-Karlson | Shawn Harrison Outstanding Youth Service Award |
| Insight Credit Union | Walt Connors Small Business Award |
2016
| Tom Ryan | Ambassador of the Year Award |
| Brad Thorpe | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Patrick Simon | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Service Award |
| Dale & Leon McClellan | J.L. Hassell Community Service Award |
| Helen Greene | Jean Grant Business Women's Alliance Award |
| Cayla's Coats | John T. Barnes Comm Org Award |
| Elizabeth Atkinson | Lillian Smith Leadership Citrus Award |
| Bobby Winsler | Mandi Warren Richards Rising Star Award |
| Jonathan Behneen | Philip P. Royal First Responder Award |
| Harold Walker | Rick B. Quinn Award |
| Alexus Cook | Shawn Harrison Outstanding Youth Service Award |
| Specialty Gems | Walt Connors Small Business Award |
2017
| Barbara Donohoe | Ambassador of the Year Award |
| Ray Darling | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Coach Earl Bramlett | Dr. O.J. Humphries Community Service Award |
| Laura Grady | Jean Grant Business Women's Alliance Award |
| Black Diamond Foundation | John T. Barnes Comm Org Award |
| Melissa Bowermaster | Lillian Smith Leadership Citrus Award |
| Jonathan Rossi | Mandi Warren Richards Rising Star Award |
| Cregg Dalton & Michael Anger | Philip P. Royal First Responder Award |
| Crystal River Mayor Jim Farley | Rick B. Quinn Award |
| Peyton Burdette | Shawn Harrison Outstanding Youth Service Award |
| Villages of Citrus Hills | Walt Connors Small Business Award |
2018
| Shaunda Burdette | Altrusa Woman of Impact |
| Chris Delgado | Ambassador of the Year Award |
| Jim Fowler | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Amy Meek | Community Service Award |
| Gwen Klaiber | Jean Grant Business Women's Alliance Award |
| Daystar Life Center | John T. Barnes Comm Org Award |
| Mike Buchanan | Lillian Smith Leadership Citrus Award |
| Veronica Kampschroer | Mandi Warren Richards Rising Star Award |
| Scotty Rousch | Philip P. Royal First Responder Award |
| Pete Burrell | Rick B. Quinn Award |
| Tess Redrick | Shawn Harrison Outstanding Youth Service Award |
| Mike Scott Plumbing | Walt Connors Small Business Award |
2019
| Maggi Lampasona | Altrusa Woman of Impact |
| Missy Slanker | Ambassador of the Year Award |
| Tom Davis | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Ed Lattin | Mike Scott Community Service Award |
| Lindsay Platz | Jean Grant Business Women's Alliance Award |
| Citrus County Education Foundation | John T. Barnes Comm Org Award |
| Dave DeCarlo | Lillian Smith Leadership Citrus Award |
| Morgan Sundberg | Mandi Warren Richards Rising Star Award |
| Joe Faherty | Philip P. Royal First Responder Award |
| Doug Alexander | Rick B. Quinn Award |
| Jaiden Lagarino | Shawn Harrison Outstanding Youth Service Award |
| Hunter Springs Kayak | Walt Connors Small Business Award |
2020
| Teresa Alexander | Altrusa Woman of Impact |
| Pam Cleary | Ambassador of the Year Award |
| Susan Gill | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Joshua Hicks | Mike Scott Community Service Award |
| Amber Wiggins | Jean Grant Business Women's Alliance Award |
| Citrus County Blessings | John T. Barnes Comm Org Award |
| Carol Kimbrough | Lifetime Achievement Award |
| Dorothy Pernu | Lillian Smith Leadership Citrus Award |
| Tiarra Alexander | Mandi Warren Richards Rising Star Award |
| Jarey Schlabach | Outstanding Chamber Member- President's Award |
| Captain Jason Morgan | Philip P. Royal First Responder Award |
| Debbie Selsavage | Rick B. Quinn Award |
| Tito Rubio | Service Above & Beyond Award |
| Genevieve Kennedy | Shawn Harrison Outstanding Youth Service Award |
| Chet White-Stanley Steemer | Walt Connors Small Business Award |
2021
| Sally Baumgardner | Altrusa Woman of Impact |
| Denise Scott | Ambassador of the Year Award |
| Pat Fitzpatrick | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| George Schmalstig | Mike Scott Community Service Award |
| Roseann Strawn | Jean Grant Business Women's Alliance Award |
| Friends of the Citrus County Library System | John T. Barnes Comm Org Award |
| Cregg Dalton | Lillian Smith Leadership Citrus Award |
| Alyson Brennan | Mandi Warren Richards Rising Star Award |
| Greg Ellis | Philip P. Royal First Responder Award |
| Gene McGee | Rick B. Quinn Award |
| Taylor Koon | Shawn Harrison Outstanding Youth Service Award |
| MacRae’s of Homosassa | Walt Connors Small Business Award |
| Eric Head | President's Award |
2022
| Amy Crowell | Altrusa Woman of Impact |
| Paisley Bower | Ambassador of the Year Award |
| George Rusaw | Charles B. Fitzpatrick Award |
| Nick DiMartino | Mike Scott Community Service Award |
| Anne Farrior | Jean Grant Business Women's Alliance Award |
| The New Church Without Walls | John T. Barnes Comm Org Award |
| Lindsay Blair | Lillian Smith Leadership Citrus Award |
| Krystal Downs | Mandi Warren Richards Rising Star Award |
| Luis Martinez | Philip P. Royal First Responder Award |
| Ann Torcuator | Rick B. Quinn Award |
| Alissa Ward | Shawn Harrison Outstanding Youth Service Award |
| Mike Bays State Farm | Walt Connors Small Business Award |
| Tom Gotterup | President's Award |
| Nick Nicholas | Burton Richard “B.R.” Quinn Pioneer Award |
Winners by Award