2026 Chamber Crystal Globe Banquet
Award Recipients:
Volunteer Fire Department, Justin Reihmann
Elementary Techer of the Year, Elizabeth Bryd
Jr. High Techer of the Year, Casey Sherman
High School Teacher of the Year, Jaren Jones
Lions Club Community of Pillar, Autumn Walker
Spirit of Beauty, Mayo “Bubba” Kasling
Director’s Award, George Teel
Team Member, John David Burson
Citizen of the Year, Linda Teel
Business of the Year, Curtis Performing Arts
Lifetime Achievement, Charles Shaw
This event is held the last Saturday of January each year to celebrate the accomplishments of the previous year.
Justin Reihmann, Volunteer Firefighter of the Year
Krystal, reading the recognition of Elementary Teacher of the Year
Brenda Finch, elementary principal Elizabeth Byrd, Elementary Teacher of the Year
Brian Nation, high school principal
Jaren Jones, High School Teacher of the Year
Lions Club Community of Pillar, Autumn Walker presented by Kristina and Steven
Eleana Pemberton reading the presentation of Director's Award
Director's Award, George Teel
John David Burson, Team Member recipient
Curtis Performing Arts, business of the year Owners: Aaron and Nicki Curtis
Steven presenting Charles Shaw, Lifetime Citizen
