
- 2007 Citizen of the Year - Don Parrot
The Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce annually presents its CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD to honor a man or woman who has made significant contributions to the Greenville-Pitt County community. The award represents a prestigious recognition by the community of the recipient’s commitment and dedication to the advancement of the Greenville area.
The Chamber is now seeking nominations for the 2008 Citizen of the Year. Citizens and Chamber members are encouraged to nominate persons they feel are deserving of this recognition.
To be considered for the award, the nominee should be someone who enjoys a reputation for continuous community service, has been honored for involvement with business-related and/or personal affiliations or professional associations, and has made a difference in the community in recent years.
Click here for a nomination form. Nomination forms must be submitted by December 15, 2008.
The award will be presented at the Annual Membership Celebration, to be held on January 22, 2009
1967 - Dr. Leo Jenkins
1968 - Joe Pou
1969 - R.W. Howard
1970 - S. Eugene West
1971 - Horton Rountree
1972 - W.W. Speight
1973 - Bruce Sugg
1974 - Janice Buck
1975 - Les Garner
1977 - M. "Booger" Scales
1978 - John Minges, II
1979 - Charles P. Gaskins
1980 - Jerry W. Powell
1981 - David J. Whichard
1982 - J. Reid Hooper
1983 - Ray D. Minges, M.D.
1984 - Seth Reynolds May
1985 - G. Henry Leslie
1986 - Thomas L. Edwards
1987 - Ed N. Warren
1988 - Robert S. Griffin
1989 - Joseph M. Gantz
1990 - William H. Clark
1991 - Dr. William E. Laupus
1992 - Denison D. Garrett
1993 - Phillip R. Dixon
1994 - Jack Edwards
1995 - Robert Kelly Barnhill
1996 - John Minges, III
1997 - Larry Seigler
1998 - Kenneth K. Dews
1999 -Charles O. Horne
2000 - Rev. Sidney Locks, Jr.
2001 - Nancy Jenkins
2002 - Janice H. Faulkner
2003 - Dave C. McRae
2004 - Alice Keene
2005 - Linda Lynn Tripp
2006 - Renee Arrington
2007 - Don Parrott







