Member Awards

Awarded annually, the Service to the Military Award recognizes organizations and individuals who have provided significant service to the military community of Oktibbeha County. The award may be given for a single significant event or in recognition of sustained support over the years.

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The Main Street Association Partner of the Year or Steve Langston Downtown Revitalization Award is presented annually to individuals and businesses that support the economic vitality and vibrancy of the downtown district.

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The Education Hall of Fame Award recognizes area residents who have achieved state, regional, and national recognition in the field of education. It honors those who have achieved distinction in the field of education through their teaching, research, writing, academic achievements, and professional society participation.

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Given in memory of R. Clay Simmons, an exemplar of Starkville’s finest in community and business leadership, this award recognizes firms that have made outstanding contributions to the community and have manifested superior business practices.

Initiated in 1995, the award is given annually to a for-profit business firm in the greater Starkville area by the R. Clay Simmons Foundation through the Chamber of Commerce Division of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership.

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The most prestigious recognition of accorded by the Greater Starkville Development Partnership each year is the T. E. Veitch Community Service Award. The award recognizes members of the community who have performed outstanding community service and civic contributions.

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The pineapple has been the symbol of hospitality since Colonial times. The Crystal Pineapple Tourism Award recognizes and celebrates the success of an individual, business, or organization that has contributed significantly to the success of tourism in the Starkville community. Award recipients are selected by the Partnership’s Convention and Visitors Bureau division.

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This award goes to an industry that has shown excellence in the previous year in innovation, growth, community involvement or leadership.  The winner is selected by the OCEDA board of directors and the criteria are based on many factors outside of specific growth numbers and hard data.

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