The Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce Star Awards: Celebrating Excellence in Business & Community
The Dripping
Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Star Awards was a memorable event
celebrating excellence in business and community. Held Thursday, March 6th at Dripping Springs Distilling for the third straight year, attendees enjoyed heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks specially crafted by the venue for the event. KVET radio personality and Dripping Springs resident Bama Brown served as emcee, entertaining the crowd while supporting the successes of finalists and winners in each category.
The evening’s winners in each category were:
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – HAYS CITY STORE
This area favorite owned by Travis
& Tamra Tindol is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary – a testament to the well-run, community destination in Driftwood.
BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR – FABIENNE BOLLOM, Rolling in Thyme & Dough
Fabienne has been an integral part of
more than one Dripping Springs business, but beloved restaurant & bakery Rolling in Thyme
& Dough has been a community favorite for 20 years.
UP & COMING BUSINESS – DRIFTWOOD AXE HOUSE + SPORTS BAR
Opening fewer than three years ago,
owner Orit Mann has established her business as a great place to have fun with
friends and family, or to host corporate and social events.
OUSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE – REGENERATE
Co-owners Breca Tracy and Chae &
Monya Tracy have established Regenerate as a go-to business for wellness and
aesthetics with their exemplary customer service.
NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR – PAWS SHELTER OF CENTRAL TEXAS
No-kill shelter PAWS is an
organization whose dedication, compassion, and commitment to saving animals is
truly inspirational.
HOMETOWN HERO – JOE HOGGE
12 Fox Brewing owner Joe Hogge has created “Fireside Chats” to foster a supportive, life-saving resource for veterans and first responders.
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR – ANGIE HENDRICKS, Dripping Springs Neighbors Magazine
Angie’s dedication to the Dripping Springs Chamber of Commerce has been evident through her commitment & welcoming attitude at events and while interacting with area businesses.
Presenting Sponsor Braun &
Gresham helped make the event possible. The other top sponsors of the event
were Ally Medical Emergency Room, Dripping Springs Automotive, Luna
Environmental, SouthStar Bank & FUSE Workplace. Special thanks to top
Chamber investors Deep Eddy Vodka Tasting Room, RBFCU, HEB, Belterra Village,
Corridor Title, Meaty Boys BBQ, Texas Regional Bank & Wizard Academy.
For questions about programming or
membership, please visit dstxchamber.com.
