Chamber of Commerce Announces Accolades Reyes Morales was recently named the 49th recipient of the First Citizen of Cherokee County Award by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. The award is bestowed upon a Cherokee County resident who has lived in the county for a minimum of five years and has shown significant meritorious service to the community through family, civic, and/or religious involvement. Over the past 23 years, Morales has donated much of his time, his business, and his resources to individuals, families, local nonprofit organizations, and public safety officials out of the goodness of his heart.In addition, the Chamber also selected the 35th Anniversary Leadership Cherokee Class of 2024. The class was chosen following participation in an application and interview process of local business professionals who were nominated by their peers. Over the next several months, the class will participate in a range of sessions that will focus on topics such as economic development, infrastructure, government, justice, education, recreation, tourism, public safety, healthcare, and social/human services.The Chamber also selected its 23rd Annual Teen Leadership Cherokee Class. Applicants, all high school sophomores who live in Cherokee County, were asked to submit an in-depth application detailing their school and community involvement as well as a video answering the question, “Why should I be selected for Teen Leadership Cherokee?” The applications and videos were reviewed by local business leaders who selected the class. The mission of Teen Leadership Cherokee is for participants to lead, engage, aspire, and drive so that they may confidently become the community’s next generation of pioneers.
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