Difference Makers Banquet

Thursday, September 15, 2016

By Shad Cox

The Greene County Daily World Difference Maker banquet recognized 10 local men and women who go above and beyond their line of work and superseding the realm of giving. Debbie Bender was named the Difference Maker of the Year.

Debbie Bender accepting the Difference Maker of the Year Award.
Debbie Bender and nominator Jill Staggs.
Natalie Watkins accepting award on behalf of Marcy Cook.
John Cotter with nominator Cheryl Hamilton.

GCSD Det. Sgt. Jim O'Malley with nominator and wife, Patricia O'Malley.
Brian Romans with nominator Cheryl Hamilton.
Dennis Sullivan with nominator Lee Starnes.
Jessica Gooding on behalf of Bloomfield Town Marshal Kenneth Tharp.
Joe Wise
Ralph Witty with nominator Cheryl Hamilton.
Lavon Yoho with nominator and daughter, Pam Yoho.
Top 10 Difference Makers of Greene County.
Guest speaker Lonnie Bedwell said it was people like those in the room who have made it possible for him to push past his own hard times.
Pastor Doris Sparks, of Trinity Lutheran Church, said the prayer before dinner at the banquet.
GCDW Publisher Chris Pruett
GCDW General Manager Christy Lehman