The Robins Regional Chamber welcomed more than 500 business and community leaders this morning for the 2025 Annual Meeting Extravaganza, a high-energy community celebration presented by Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital and hosted at Southside Baptist Church in Warner Robins. The event recognized outstanding businesses, influential leaders, and rising changemakers whose work strengthens the Robins Region and embodies the event’s theme: “There’s No Place Like Home.”

Attendees enjoyed a dynamic morning highlighting annual award winners, leadership recognitions, and reflections on the Chamber’s mission to “take care of business” in Middle Georgia. The celebration showcased the magic, momentum, and unmatched sense of community that make the Robins Region one of the most vibrant places to live, work, and do business.

Leadership Reflections: A Strong Year for the Robins Region

2025 Board Chairman Jack Lester emphasized the Chamber’s essential leadership role in public policy, economic development, and relationship-building across the region.

“This Chamber is where important conversations happen and where progress begins,” Lester said. “Our work as a catalyst, convener, connector, and champion ensures that businesses not only have a voice, but have the support and partnerships they need to grow and succeed.”

Robins Regional Chamber President & CEO April Bragg reflected on the organization’s commitment to staying nimble, relevant, and responsive to the business community.

“There’s no place like home—and no celebration quite like our Annual Meeting Extravaganza,”Bragg said. “We are proud to provide timely programming, resources, and connections that meet the ever-changing needs of our members. This event reminds us why the Robins Region is special: the passion of our people, the strength of our partnerships, and the shared commitment to moving our community forward.”

2025 Pinnacle Awards

Sponsored by Cox Business — recognizing exemplary business excellence

• Business of the Year: Terracon

• Charles K. & Barbara Shaheen Small Business of the Year: Gore Agency – Alfa Insurance

• Industry of the Year: Graphic Packaging International

• Emerging Business of the Year: Woodlands Coffee Roasters and Cafe

• Emerging Business of the Year: Fabyoulista

• Robins Leads Regional Impact – Deal of the Year: Emory Healthcare

Individual Honors

• AC Dick Walden Chamber Champion Award: Robbie Coleman

• Charlie L. Jones Lifetime Achievement Award: Sue Dryden

• Sherrill Stafford Government Service Award: Lisa Ham

• SEE Robins Spotlight Award: Cory Jones

• Robins Leads Community Impact Award: Chief Christopher Stoner

2025 Rockstar Awards

Sponsored by AF Realty Group — spotlighting exceptional engagement, leadership, and service within the Chamber community

• Jacques “Turbo” Whitfield — City of Perry

• Jamie Carr — Houston County Habitat for Humanity ReStore

• Janesa White — Little Sweeties Cakery

• David Peterson — Mr. Ceiling Fan

• Ansley Smith — Parrish Construction Group

• Bre Knowles — SunMark Community Bank

• Dwayne Cotton — Terma Inc.

• Alex Hines — The UPS Store #3688

Leadership Robins Region — Class of 2025 Graduates

Presented in partnership with Middle Georgia State University

Liz Ambrus, Terma Inc.

Ronnie Babbitt, West Plumbing, Inc.

Nicholas Barber, AFMC, Robins AFB

Brandon Carlson Sr., HM Advisors

Lindsay Chalker, Young Chefs Academy

Christy Colvin, Middle Georgia State University

Shantell Covington, Coldwell Banker Free Realty

Chad Edwards, GFL Environmental

Stedman Ellington, Ashley Furniture Homestore

John Fyke, Flint Energies

Kateia Gray, Houston County Health Department

Miriam Hunter, Sacred Heart Catholic School

Brian Layfield, Robins AFB

Jaron Lucas, Fort Valley State University

Kim Mazo, City of Warner Robins

Tucker Moody, SunMark Community Bank

Jesse Moseley, Colony Bank

Nate Richardson, Axis Leadership

Cassy Rozier, Robins Financial Credit Union

Divinia Sampson, Divine x Design Salon and Day Spa

Dr. Latreva Schoultz, WR-ALC

Connie Taylor-Chatters, River Edge Behavioral Health

Siggy Tetteh, Robins Financial Credit Union

Anya Turpin, Visit Perry

Jeff Wilhelm, Northwestern Mutual

Sponsors & Partners

The Chamber extends its sincere gratitude to the partners who helped make the 2025 Annual Meeting Extravaganza possible:

• Presenting Sponsor: Critter Fixer Veterinary Hospital

• Pinnacle Awards Sponsor: Cox Business

• Rockstar Awards Sponsor: AF Realty Group

• Leadership Robins Region Sponsor: Middle Georgia State University

• Jingle Mingle Sponsor: Robins Financial Credit Union

• Encore Sponsor: City of Warner Robins

• Silver Bell Sponsors: Atrium Health Navicent & Parrish Construction Group

• Swag Sponsor: Graphic Guys of Georgia

• Santa’s Helpers: Budget Blinds and Cindy Lasseter-Gibbs, Landmark Realty

• Facility Host: Southside Baptist Church – Warner Robins

• Yellow Brick Road Sponsor: Fabyoulista