Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber Hosts 4th Annual Sandy's Awards Gala

SANDY SPRINGS, GA -- On Saturday, March 5, the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce hosted its 4th Annual Sandy’s Awards Gala at Chastain Horse Park. This year’s roaring 20’s theme event brought together Chamber members for an exciting evening which included cocktails, socializing, a plated dinner, and an award presentation. Among the over 150 SSPC guests in attendance were several elected officials, including Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul, Councilman Gabriel Sterling, and John Paulson.

Lever Stewart, Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber 2016 Board Chair, began the night discussing the organization's success. Stewart concluded with the Chamber’s expectations for 2016, thanking all in attendance and introducing the night's emcee, Maggie Taylor, Director and Performer of Act 3 Productions.

Taylor performed a 1920’s number, and then gave recognition to the Chamber Investor Level Leaders, Trustees and the award nominees.

This year’s event featured 9 nominations, in 3 categories; Small Business of the Year, Restaurant of the Year, and Community Volunteer of the Year. The Small Business of the Year award went to Sandy Springs Gun Club & Range. The Restaurant of the Year award went to The Brickery. The Community Volunteer of the Year went to Jeff and Cindy McGinity.

This year’s Sandy’s Awards Gala was made possible by the following sponsors: Avenue Catering Concepts, Brightwater Homes, Northside Hospital, Cox Enterprises, Henssler Financial, the City of Sandy Springs, Burr Forman, Minuteman Press, Classic Cadillac of Atlanta, Delta Community Credit Union, Fidelity Bank and Emory Saint Joseph’s. Proud Smiles Family Dental was the event’s Bootlegger sponsor. Highpointe Wealth Advisors and Sandy Springs Gun Club & Range were this year’s table sponsors. Vendors include: Chastain Horse Park and Saratoga Events, Carl Testa, EEP Events, The Goat Farm Arts Center, John Coltharp, Metro Awards, Kyle Gisel, A Classical Affair, Maggie Taylor, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Prefessional U - Adell Henderson and Reporter Newspapers

About the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber was formed in 2008 to serve businesses in the City of Sandy Springs and the north Perimeter area. With leadership from an elected Board of Directors, and working in partnership with City government, the Chamber’s mission is to maximize the business success of its members, strengthen the competitiveness of the Sandy Springs business community and enhance economic prosperity of the area. Ongoing initiatives include workforce and economic development, business education, community service and networking opportunities for members. Tom Mahaffey is CEO of the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber of Commerce. www.sandyspringsperimeterchamber.com