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Best of Plano Hall of Fame
Rookie of the Year
Award Description
This top achievement award is presented at our annual Best of Plano event to an
individual member or company that is a new Plano Chamber member (or Rookie) and
that promotes and supports the Chamber's mission of promoting business in the
Plano area.
Previous Honorees
Dallas Baptist University North…………………………………………….………………………….... 2011
The HGG Group - Merrill Lynch………………………………………………………………………... 2012
Angela’s at the Crosswalk…………………………………………………………...……………...…... 2013
Taverna Rossa………………………………………………………………………………………..……... 2014
Community Impact Newspaper………………………………………………………………………... 2015
Taco Diner…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2016
Outstanding Corporate Citizen of the Year
Award Description
A corporation will be presented with this top achievement award based on their
involvement in and support of critical community issues, enhancing the economy of
Plano through the successful and profitable operation of their business, exemplifying
innovative leadership with employees and clients and exhibit outstanding customer
service.
Previous Honorees
Texas Instruments…………………………………………………………..…..…………………………. 2011
The Shops at Willow Bend……………………………………………………..………..……………… 2012
Huffines Auto Dealerships……………………………..…………………...…………………………… 2013
Capital One…………………………………………………………………...……………………………... 2014
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.…………………………………………………………. 2015
Cigna…………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 2016
Alliance Data…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2017
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center-Plano…………………………………………………….. 2018
Community Partner of the Year
Award Description
Previous Honorees
Plano Sports Authority (PSA)…………………………………………………………………………….. 2011
Plano Children’s Theatre…………………………………………………………...…………………….. 2012
Junior League of Collin County……………………………………………………………………..…… 2013
Plano Balloon Festival………………………………………………………...…………………………… 2014
My Possibilities………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2015
Hope’s Door………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2016
Plano Symphony Orchestra……………………………………………………………………………… 2017
Minnie’s Food Pantry……………………………………………………………………………………… 2018
This top achievement award honors and recognizes an outstanding non-profit each
year. Applicants must have been a non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3)or
(6) of the Internal Revenue Code for at least three years and have a local governance
and management structure in place.
Rising Star Award
Award Description
Created in 2016 in recognition of Plano’s up-and-coming business and community
leaders, the Rising Star Award celebrates a young professional (25-40 years old)
whose professional success is matched by their commitment to serving our
community.
Previous Honorees
Monica Shortino………………………………………….……………………………………….………... 2016
Emily Zoog…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2017
Michael Thomas…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2018
Innovator Award
Award Description
First presented in 2017, this award was created to celebrate innovation and inspire other
business leaders to continue pursuing new and creative ideas.
Previous Honorees
Monica Shortino………………………………………….……………………………………….………… 2016
Toyota Motor North America………………………………..………………………………………….. 2017
Children’s Health Andrews Institute for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine………………. 2018
Business Executive of the Year
Award Description
Previous Honorees
Eric Suder - ESI ……………………………………………………..………………….…………………… 2006
Mark Speese - Rent-A-Center ………………………………………………..…….…………………... 2007
Ray Huffines - Huffines Auto Dealerships ……………………………………………...…………… 2008
Gary Base - ViewPoint Bank …………………………………………………………………………….. 2009
Jeff Canose - Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano ………………………………..………. 2010
Gayle Glosser - Regal Research & Manufacturing Company …………………………………… 2011
Gary Peppers - State Farm Insurance…………………………………………………………...….... 2012
Don McClure - Encana Corporation ………………………………………………………...…….….. 2013
Michael Dardick - Granite Properties.………………………………………………….…………..... 2014
Holly Reed - AT&T……………………………………………………………………………………………. 2015
Rusty Gentry - Toyota of Plano………………………………………………………………………….. 2016
This award recognizes an outstanding local business executive who demonstrates
leadership, strategic thinking, and a pursuit for excellence within the Plano business
community, in addition to being regarded as a business professional with integrity.
Business Executive of the Year
Award Description
Previous Honorees
Bruce Glasscock-City of Plano…………………………………………………………………………… 2017
Sandy Haire-Medical City Plano……………………………………………………………………….. 2018
This award recognizes an outstanding local business executive who demonstrates
leadership, strategic thinking, and a pursuit for excellence within the Plano business
community, in addition to being regarded as a business professional with integrity.
Fred Moses Minority Business Development Award
Award Description
Applauding the achievements of minority business owners and celebrating our
area's rich diversity, the Fred Moses Minority Business Development Award honors a
business leader who has illustrated exceptional business achievement, contributions
to the community and dedication to integrity.
Previous Honorees
Millennium Motor Cars………………………………………………………………………………….. 2005
Evelyn’s Professional Janitorial Service………………………………………………………..…….. 2006
Tino’s Mexican Restaurant…………………………………..………………………………………..… 2007
Bullet Graphics Center……………………………………………….…………………………………... 2008
Duncan/Day Advertising……………………………………………………………………….……….... 2009
Easley & Marquis Attorneys at Law………………………………………………….……….…………2010
TexasStar Pharmacy……………………………………………………...……………………………….. 2011
Crown Trophy Plano…………………………………………………….………………………………... 2012
Krypton Solutions………………………………………………………..………………………………… 2013
Aqua~Fit Family Wellness Center……………………………..…….………………………………… 2014
Flowerama………………………………………….................................................................. 2015
AlleeOops Photography………………………………………………………………………………….. 2016
ATHENA Award
Award Description
By honoring exceptional women, the ATHENA Award seeks to inspire others to achieve
excellence in their professional and personal lives. With this award, the Chamber
recognizes one of Plano’s most accomplished businesswomen who strives towards
professional accomplishment, excels in her field, devotes time and energy to her
community and encourages others to succeed.
Previous Honorees
Cynthia Bauge ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1986
Jean Godfrey Newman……………………………………………….…………………………………… 1987
Samye Johnson……………………………………………………………………………..…………….... 1988
Rhonda Rathje…………………………………………………………………………………………..….. 1989
Florence Shapiro……………………………………………………………………….………………….. 1990
Mary Alice Garza……………………………………………………..…………………………………….. 1991
Reva Bartlett………………………………………………………………………………..…………...….. 1992
June Rossetti……………………………………………………………………………………………….... 1993
Sue Whitehurst…………………………………………………………………………………………..…. 1994
ATHENA Award
Previous Honorees, continued
Ann Jones………………………………………………………………………………………………...….. 1995
Lynn Dickerson…………………………………………………………..…………………………………. 1996
Mazzie B. Moses…………………………………………………………………………..………………...1997
Sandy Tysseland……………………………………………………………………………………..…….. 1998
Betty Magee……………………………………………………..…………………………………………...1999
Maribelle Davis…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2000
Marilyn Kasko……………………………………………………..………………………………………… 2001
Mary Jo Dean………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2002
Carole Greisdorf………………………………………….………………………………………………… 2003
Sharon Lewis…………………………………………………………………..……………………………. 2004
Judy Jackson………………………………………………………………………………………….………. 2005
Marty McGee………………………………………………………..………………………………………. 2006
Jo Via……………………………………………………………………………………….………………….. 2007
Alice Hobbs…………………………………………………………..……………………………………… 2008
Jenny McCall…………………………………………………………..……………………………………. 2009
Rebecca Egelston Caso………………………………………….……………………………………….. 2010
Kim Moore…………………………………………………………………………………….…………….. 2011
Camille Ussery…………………………………………………………………………..………………….. 2012
Andre’ Davidson………………………………………………………….………………………………… 2013
Shelley Strickland………………………………………………………………………….………………. 2014
Tammy McSwain…………………………………………………………………………………………… 2015
Sara Akers……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2016
ATHENA Award
Previous Honorees, continued
Pamela Ziegler-Petty…………………………………………………………………………………… 2017
Lynne McLean…………………………………………………………………………………………… 2018
Small Business Person of the Year
Award Description
Saluting the accomplishments of small businesses and the contributions they make to
our area's economy, this award lauds a business owner who has exhibited exemplary
leadership, business growth, and service to the community.
Previous Honorees
Ron Speed……………………………………………………………………….………………………......1982
Ray Sensney…………………………………………………………………………………………………..1983
Lea Randolph………………………………………………………….………………………………….....1984
Jim Biggerstaff……………………………………………………………………………..…………………1985
Tino Trujillo………………………………………………………………………………………….………..1986
Charlie O’Reilly…………………………………………….………………………………………………...1987
Steve Blair……………………………………………………………………..……………………………...1988
Jean Godfrey Newman……………………………………………………………………...…………….1989
Randy Wright……………………………………………….………………………………………………..1990
Dr. Lee Reeves…………………………………………………………………...…………………………..1991
Maco Amoyo………………………………………..………………………………………………………...1992
Small Business Person of the Year
Previous Honorees, continued
Jamie Schell……………………………………………………..……………………………………………………1993
Karen & Larry Flannery…………………………………………………..………………………………………..1994
Ric Middlekauff……………………………………………..……………………………………………………...1995
Mary Alice & Ruben Garza……………………………………….,……………………………………………...1996
Henry Gentry………………………………………………………...…….………………………………………..1997
Jerry Kezhaya………………………………………………….………………….………………………………….1998
Gary Hirsch………………………………………………………………………………..………………………….1999
Jack Bick………………………………………………………………………………………….……,………..…….2000
Sue Whitehurst……………………………………….……………………………………………..……………...2001
Ron Miller………………………………………………………………………………………………..…..………2002
George Wong……………………………………………………………………………………………….……….2003
Juergen Mahneke…………………………………….……………………………..……………………………..2004
Keresa & JR Richardson………………………………………………..…………………..……………………..2005
Peter Krause…………………………………………………………………………..……………..……………...2006
Richard Butterly……………………………………………………………………………………………...……..2008
Minette Riordan………………………………………..……………...…………………………………………..2009
Steve & Tammy McSwain…………………………………..…………………………...……………………….2010
John Kraft……………………………………………………………..………………………………………………2011
Maria & Richard Mott……………………………..……………………..……………………………………….2012
Jim McDevitt…………………………………………………………..…………..…………………………………2013
Dan Donahue & Mark Liberio………………………………………………..……...………………………...2014
Pete Hutchinson………………………………………………………………………………..…………………..2015
Doug Trumbull………………………………………………………………………………………..…………... 2016
Small Business Person of the Year
Previous Honorees, continued
Mimi Conner……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2017
Kasey and Bill Hollon………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2018
Special Award of Merit
Award Description
Presented to acknowledge exceptional commitment to the city of Plano, this award is
presented to an individual or group, who through their career, has gone beyond the
call of duty of contributions, improvement and promotion for the city. The award is not
necessarily picked annually, but on an as warranted basis.
Previous Honorees
E.A. Sigler………………………………………………………………….………………………………….. 1975
B.B. Carpenter……………………………………………………………………………...……………….. 1980
Dr. George Apple…………………………………………………………………..……………………….. 1983
Mary Alice Skaggs…………………………………………………………………………………………… 1983
A.R. “Alex” Schell, III………………………………...……………………………………………………… 1986
David Griffin……………………………………………………………..……………………………….….. 1989
Dr. Myrtle Hightower………………………………………………………………………………………. 1993
John Clark……………………………………………………………….…………………………………….. 1994
Joe Collins………………………………………………………………………………….………………….. 1996
Dr. Allan deVilleneuve…………………………………………………………………………….……….. 1997
Special Award of Merit
Previous Honorees, continued
Linda Johnston………………………………………………………..…………………………………….. 1999
Ben Thomas………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2004
Junior League of Plano……………………………………….…………………………………………… 2005
Community of Plano………………………………………………………………………………………. 2006
Cary Israel…………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 2009
Tom Muehlenbeck………………………………………………………………………………………… 2010
Bonnie & Nathan Shea…………………………………………………………………………………… 2012
Sally Bane………………………………………………………………………………………..………….. 2014
Fehmi Karahan……………………………………………………………………………………………… 2017
Outstanding Philanthropist of the Year
Award Description
This award recognizes an individual or family with a proven record of exceptional
generosity who, through direct financial support, has demonstrated outstanding
civic and charitable responsibility, and whose example encourages others to take
philanthropic leadership roles.
Previous Honorees
The Haggard Family………………………………………….…………………………………………….. 2015
Citizen of the Year
Award Description
Every year, this award recognizes a Plano citizen for his or her personal contributions
over a period of years (outside of regular work duties) that have contributed to the
welfare and advancement of Plano. This personal sacrifice is typically rendered
through civic, community, or religious work as well as their achievements in their
chosen field of business.
Previous Honorees
A.R. Schell…………………………………………………….………………………………………………. 1951
E.A. Randles…………………………………………………………………...…………………………….. 1952
David McCall, Jr………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 1957-58
Mrs. Jim Donley…………………………………….…………………………………………………... 1960-61
Mr. & Mrs. John Meaders………………………………………………………………………………… 1971
John Waddell………………………………………………………………………..………………………. 1972
David McCall, Jr…………………………………………………………………………………………...… 1973
Rev. Leonard Allgood……………………………………………………………………………………... 1974
Pete Barnes…………………………………………………………………………………………………... 1975
Winnie Lyle……………………………………………………………………………...……………………. 1976
Citizen of the Year
Previous Honorees, continued
Nathan White, Sr. …………….…………………………………………………………………………... 1977
John Hightower………………………………………..……………………………………………………. 1978
Vince Rego………………………………………………………………….………………………………… 1979
Jim Taylor……………………………………………………………………………………….…………….. 1980
Lee Mayfield……………………………………..………………………………………………………….. 1981
Nathan E. White, Jr……………………………………………….……………………………………….. 1982
Joy A. Anderson, Ph.D……………………………………………………………….……………………. 1983
David McCall, III…………………………….……………………………………………………………… 1984
Florence Shapiro…………………………………………………………………………………………... 1985
Rutledge Haggard……………………………….…………………………………………………………. 1986
Fortino “Tino” Trujillo………………………..…………………………………………………………… 1987
Dr. H. Wayne Hendrick…………………………………………………………………………………… 1988
Howard Putnam……………………………………………………………………………………………. 1989
Dr. Travis Berry……………………………………………………………………………………..………. 1990
Dr. Douglas Cargo…………………………………………………..……………………………………… 1991
Jim Boswell…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1992
Bobby Ray……………………………………………………………………………….……………………. 1993
James & Betty Muns…………………………………………………………………………………….…. 1994
John W. Wroten, Jr………………………………………………….……………………………………... 1995
Mary Anne Seale…………………………………………………..……………………………………….. 1996
Ted Dickey………………………………………………………………………………….…………………. 1997
Citizen of the Year
Previous Honorees, continued
Phillip Dyer…………………………………………………………………………………………………... 1998
Jim Biggerstaff……………………………………..………………………………………………………... 1999
Robbie Robinson……………………………………………………..…………………………………….. 2000
Phil Wentworth……………………………………………………………………………..……………….. 2001
Jean Godfrey Newman…………………………………….………………….…………………………… 2002
Ralph Stow……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2003
Pat Evans……………………………………………………………………………………………….……... 2004
André Davidson………………………………………..……………………………………………………. 2005
Mary Jo Dean………………………………………………………………….……………………………… 2006
Brian McCall………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2007
Duncan & Beth Webb……………………………………………………………………………………... 2008
Cary Israel…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2009
Judy Drotman………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2010
Jenny McCall…………………………………………………….……………………………………………. 2011
Jamie Schell………………………………………………………………………….……………………….. 2012
Dr. Myrtle Hightower………………………………………………………………………………………. 2013
Rebecca Egelston Caso……………………………………..…………………………………………….. 2014
Olin Jaye……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2015
Harvey Fishero………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2016
U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson………………………………………………………………………. 2017
Citizen of the Year
Previous Honorees, continued
Missy Bender…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2018
