Polk County Chamber of Commerce Chairperson, Evelyn Rogers
John D. Clifton Selected as Polk Countian of the Year, LIVINGSTON, January 27, 2017 - The Polk County Chamber of Commerce Banquet and Awards Ceremony was held at the Polk County Commerce Center on Thursday night (January 26). Steak dinner was served as business owners, entrepreneurs, local dignitaries and other community leaders were on hand to see John D. Clifton receive the Polk Countian of the Year Award. Local businessman, Christopher Scottintroduced Clifton and read a brief history of Clifton's lifetime of service. Other awards were:
Nita Bowen, Community Service
Veterans of Foreign War #8568 Honor Guard, Community Service
Thomas Mercantile, Business of the Year
The Williams Firm, PC, Business of the Year
Door prizes were handed out and a good time was had by all.
(L - R) Christopher Scott, Local Businessman, John D. Clifton, Polk Countian of the Year, Clark Evans, Livingston Mayor
Michelle McAdams (left) presents Nita Bowen with Community Service Award.
Veterans of Foreign War # 8568 Honor Guard, Community Service Award
Terry Thomas-Smith (left, of Thomas Mercantile), Business of the Year, (Kim Brown, presentor).
Colleen Provasek (left) presented Dana Williams (The Williams Firm, P.C.), Business of the Year.
Other members of VFW #8568 were on hand.
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