More than 30 people and organizations were recognized for their efforts in beautifying and keeping our community clean.
Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful (KMBB) held its 47th Annual Awards Luncheon inside of Commission Chambers at City Hall on Wednesday, May 25. Dozens of people filled Chambers as KMBB leaders presented recipients with glass trophies. You can watch the full ceremony here.
“We are so appreciative of everyone’s work and commitment to keep our streets and neighborhoods clean,” said KMBB Executive Director Asha Ellen. “Our annual Awards Luncheon is a way to say, ‘thank you’ to these people who have gone above and beyond.”
KMBB presented Macon-Bibb County Government Awards, Environment, Beautification and Clean Community Awards, and Special awards.
Macon-Bibb County Government Awards
Police Officer of the Year – Sergeant Clayton Smith
Firefighter of the Year – Private Jonathan Darsey
Code Enforcement Award – Specialist Michael Barnes
Facilities Management Employee Award – Barbara Barrow
Parks and Beautification Employee Award – Derrick Chaney
Recreation Employee Award – Terry Daniels
Public Works Employee Award – Lafayette Mosley III
Solid Waste Employee Award – Tavares Tinsley
Keep Macon Bibb Beautiful Environment, Beautification and Clean Community Awards
Environment Award – Macon Water Authority
Beautification Award – Linwood Cemetery
Downtown Business Award – A Brooke Haven Lounge
Macon-Bibb County Business Award – Lullwater at Bass Apartments
House of Worship Award – Steward Chapel AME Church
House of Worship Award – High Point Church
Neighborhood Housing Award – East Macon/Fort Hill
Building Renovation Award – Macon-Bibb County Health Department
Clean Streets Matter Award – Georgia Women (And Those Who Stand With Us)
Clean Streets Matter Award – Jimmy Stephens
Clean Streets Matter Award – Keithen Tucker
Adopt-a-Spot Award – Kuhmo Tire Georgia
Adopt-a-Spot Award – Irving Consumer Products
Youth Community Clean-Up Award – Girl Scout Troop 60043
School of the Year Award – Vineville Academy of the Arts
Most Valuable Player Award – Georgia Sports Hall of Fame
Special Awards
Carolyn Crayton Award – Jean Bragg
William A. Fickling, Sr. Award – Dr. Henry Ficklin
Surprise Awards
Janice Habersham
Helen Weathers