So Last Night...

Last night I went to the Tyler Chamber Awards dinner. It was a swanky affair and my first time to attend. We got a heads up that our board member and sweet friend Shannon was receiving the big W.C. Windsor award, so we wanted to show a little support. She had no idea and hates surprises- so that made it even more fun since we were sitting at her table! Here is Shannon winning her big award. I couldn't think of a better person to win!


Here is a re-cap:
W.C. Windsor Award

The W.C. Windsor Award, which honors service among young citizens, was presented to attorney Shannon Dacus. The award was established in 1952 by the late Tyler civic leader W.C. Windsor to encourage the development of young leadership. The chamber presents the award to a Tyler resident between the ages of 21 and 40, who exhibits the greatest activity and achievement in community betterment.

Mrs. Dacus is an attorney with Ramey and Flock and graduate of Leadership Tyler class 19. She currently serves as marketing chair and board member of the East Texas Communities' Foundation and as family support chair and board member of Habitat for Humanity. She is also a board member of the Ninos de Promesa Preschool and on the executive committee of the women's fund of ETCF. She is a member of South Tyler Rotary and recently elected to the board of directors of the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce.

"It's truly a privilege. It's undeserved and I only hope I can grow into this honor," Mrs. Dacus said as she accepted the award. "I'm only at this point because of the fabulous mentors I've had in this community."

Hooray and congrats Shannon!