104th annual Ruston-Lincoln Chamber Awards Banquet set for Thursday

The 104th Annual Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet, presented by Century Next Bank will be held Thursday, February 1, 2024 at the Ruston Civic Center at 6 p.m.

Awards to be presented by Chamber:
* Robert E. Russ: Tom O’Neal 
* Business of the Year: Johnston and Murphy Dental Care 
* Young Business Leader of the Year: Chris Garriga

Awards to be presented on behalf of Ruston-Lincoln Organizations:
* Rotary Club of Ruston, Bill Best Humanitarian 
* Kiwanis of Ruston Outstanding People: Firefighter of the Year; Law Enforcement Officer of the Year; Educator of the Year 
* Lincoln Parish Schools, Distinguished Partner in Education 
* Experience Ruston, Hospitality Award 
* Junior Auxiliary of Ruston, Betty Robbins Volunteer of the Year

The banquet, presented by Century Next Bank, will begin at 6 p.m. with networking and refreshments. Dinner will be served at 6:45 p.m. Attire is business or semi-formal. Tiered level sponsors of this event are Origin Bank, Etheridge Pipeline & Conduit, Good Day Farm and Hunt, Guillot & Associates (HGA).