You're invited to celebrate with us as we honor leaders in our community who are investing their time, talent, and resources
to make Triangle East the wonderful place we get to call home!
2022 Legacy Award Honorees
Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented to a citizen or citizens who, over their lifetime, have consistently served the Triangle East region with outstanding ability and dedication by voluntarily giving of their time, talent and energies without remuneration.
This year's award is presented to Hank Daniels
Citizen of the Year Award
Presented to a citizen or citizens who, over the last year, have consistently served the Triangle East region with outstanding ability and dedication by voluntarily giving of their time, talent and energies without remuneration.
This year's award is presented to Chandler Pernell
Jimmy Creech Small Businessperson of the Year Award
This award is given in memory of 1976 Board Chair Jimmy Creech who operated Creech’s Pharmacy in downtown Smithfield for over 50 years. It is presented to the outstanding small business owner in the community based on success, longevity and commitment to the community.
This year's award is presented to Jamie Stanley of Hinson's Printing
Emerging Leader Nominations
Leaders under age 40 recognized for their contributions to the betterment of our community and impact on their business/organization.
We will recognize our nominees and name the 2022 Emerging Leader.
Our nominees are:
Kelly Blanchard
Lynn Daniels Bowles
Wade Corbett
Amanda Johnson
Shatisha McLaurin
Erin Schultze
Ellysa Smith
Special Recognition
Smithfield Selma High School Football Team
SECU Hospice House