The head of the Murray-Calloway Chamber of Commerce is being recognized by the state.
Murray-Calloway President/CEO Aaron Dail received the 2016 Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executive of the Year.
Professional awards were presented during The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives Spring Conference in Frankfort yesterday (Thursday).
The award recognizes a chamber professional who has made outstanding contributions and excelled in directing the future of their organization and community. A peer panel evaluates outstanding achievements, effectiveness in addressing challenges, professionalism, program development and implementation, fiscal management, and civic/charitable contributions.
“Aaron is a tremendous force in the statewide business community and his thoughtful leadership on issues such as international trade, downtown revitalization, and public policy advocacy have made a big impact.” said Ali Crain, Executive Director of KCCE. “Aaron’s leadership in Murray’s Committee to Enhance Business Process Planning, his talent retention and attraction focus in the creation of Young Professionals of Murray, and his efforts getting businesses back on their feet after a downtown building collapse and court square fire, make him a deserving recipient of the 2016 Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executive of the Year.”
The Christian County C-o-C received designation as a “Kentucky Certified Chamber” after peer review of business practices and strategic planning amongst other criteria.
Other awards presented to various chambers included: Outstanding e-Newsletter, Website, Publication, Special Events, Member Retention, and Membership Growth.
For the full list of 2016 Excellence Award recipients: http://www.kychamberexecutives.com/
