Best of Plano Hall of Fame

Rookie of the Year

Award Description

This top achievement award is presented at our annual Best of Plano event to an

individual member or company that is a new Plano Chamber member (or Rookie) and

that promotes and supports the Chamber's mission of promoting business in the

Plano area.

Previous Honorees

Dallas Baptist University North…………………………………………….…………………………... 2011

The HGG Group - Merrill Lynch……………………………………………………………………….. 2012

Angela’s at the Crosswalk…………………………………………………………...……………...…... 2013

Taverna Rossa………………………………………………………………………………………..…….. 2014

Outstanding Corporate Citizen of the Year

Award Description

A corporation will be presented with this top achievement award based on their

involvement in and support of critical community issues, enhancing the economy of

Plano through the successful and profitable operation of their business, exemplifying

innovative leadership with employees and clients and exhibit outstanding customer

service.

Previous Honorees

Texas Instruments…………………………………………………………..………………………………. 2011

The Shops at Willow Bend………………………………………………………………..……………… 2012

Huffines Auto Dealerships……………………………..………………………………………………… 2013

Capital One…………………………………………………………………...……………………………... 2014

Community Partner of the Year

Award Description

Previous Honorees

Plano Sports Authority (PSA)……………………………………………………………………………..2011

Plano Children’s Theatre…………………………………………………………...……………………..2012

Junior League of Collin County……………………………………………………………………..……2013

Plano Balloon Festival………………………………………………………...…………………………...2014

This top achievement award honors and recognizes an outstanding non-profit each

year. Applicants must have been a non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3)or

(6) of the Internal Revenue Code for at least three years and have a local governance

and management structure in place.

Business Executive of the Year

Award Description

Previous Honorees

Eric Suder - ESI ……………………………………………………..………………….…………………….2006

Mark Speese - Rent-A-Center ………………………………………………..…….………………….…2007

Ray Huffines - Huffines Auto Dealerships ……………………………………………...…………….2008

Gary Base - ViewPoint Bank ……………………………………………………………………………...2009

Jeff Canose - Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano ………………………………..………..2010

Gayle Glosser - Regal Research & Manufacturing Company …………………………………...2011

Gary Peppers - State Farm Insurance…………………………………………………………...…....2012

Don McClure - Encana Corporation ………………………………………………………...…….…..2013

Michael Dardick - Granite Properties ………………………………………………….………….....2014

This award recognizes an outstanding local business executive based on their

demonstration of leadership, strategic thinking, and a pursuit for excellence within the

Plano business community, as well as be regarded as a business professional with

integrity.

Fred Moses Minority Business Development Award

Award Description

Applauding the achievements of minority business owners and celebrating our

area's rich diversity, the Fred Moses Minority Business Development Award honors a

business leader who has illustrated exceptional business achievement, contributions

to the community and dedication to integrity.

Previous Honorees

Millennium Motor Cars…………………………………………………………………………………… 2005

Evelyn’s Professional Janitorial Service……………………………………………………………….. 2006

Tino’s Mexican Restaurant…………………………………..…………………………………………… 2007

Bullet Graphics Center……………………………………………….…………………………………... 2008

Duncan/Day Advertising……………………………………………………………………….……….... 2009

Easley & Marquis Attorneys at Law………………………………………………….……….…………2010

TexasStar Pharmacy……………………………………………………...……………………………….. 2011

Crown Trophy Plano…………………………………………………….………………………………... 2012

Krypton Solutions………………………………………………………..………………………………… 2013

Aqua~Fit Family Wellness Center……………………………..…….………………………………… 2014

ATHENA Award

Award Description

By honoring exceptional women, the ATHENA Award seeks to inspire others to achieve

excellence in their professional and personal lives. With this award, the Chamber

recognizes one of Plano’s most accomplished businesswomen who strives towards

professional accomplishment, excels in her field, devotes time and energy to her

community and encourages others to succeed.

Previous Honorees

Cynthia Bauge ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1986

Jean Godfrey Newman……………………………………………….…………………………………… 1987

Samye Johnson……………………………………………………………………………..…………….... 1988

Rhonda Rathje…………………………………………………………………………………………..….. 1989

Florence Shapiro……………………………………………………………………….………………….. 1990

Mary Alice Garza……………………………………………………..…………………………………….. 1991

Reva Bartlett………………………………………………………………………………..…………...….. 1992

June Rossetti……………………………………………………………………………………………….... 1993

Sue Whitehurst…………………………………………………………………………………………..…. 1994

ATHENA Award

Previous Honorees, continued

Ann Jones………………………………………………………………………………………………...….. 1995

Lynn Dickerson…………………………………………………………..…………………………………. 1996

Mazzie B. Moses…………………………………………………………………………..………………...1997

Sandy Tysseland……………………………………………………………………………………..…….. 1998

Betty Magee……………………………………………………..…………………………………………...1999

Maribelle Davis…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2000

Marilyn Kasko……………………………………………………..………………………………………… 2001

Mary Jo Dean………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2002

Carole Greisdorf………………………………………….………………………………………………… 2003

Sharon Lewis…………………………………………………………………..……………………………. 2004

Judy Jackson………………………………………………………………………………………….………. 2005

Marty McGee………………………………………………………..………………………………………. 2006

Jo Via……………………………………………………………………………………….………………….. 2007

Alice Hobbs…………………………………………………………..……………………………………… 2008

Jenny McCall…………………………………………………………..……………………………………. 2009

Rebecca Egelston Caso………………………………………….……………………………………….. 2010

Kim Moore…………………………………………………………………………………….…………….. 2011

Camille Ussery…………………………………………………………………………..………………….. 2012

Andre’ Davidson………………………………………………………….………………………………… 2013

Shelley Strickland………………………………………………………………………….………………. 2014

Small Business Person of the Year

Award Description

Saluting the accomplishments of small businesses and the contributions they make to

our area's economy, this award lauds a business owner who has exhibited exemplary

leadership, business growth, and service to the community.

Previous Honorees

Ron Speed……………………………………………………………………….………………………......1982

Ray Sensney…………………………………………………………………………………………………..1983

Lea Randolph………………………………………………………….………………………………….....1984

Jim Biggerstaff……………………………………………………………………………..…………………1985

Tino Trujillo………………………………………………………………………………………….………..1986

Charlie O’Reilly…………………………………………….………………………………………………...1987

Steve Blair……………………………………………………………………..……………………………...1988

Jean Godfrey Newman……………………………………………………………………...…………….1989

Randy Wright……………………………………………….………………………………………………..1990

Dr. Lee Reeves…………………………………………………………………...…………………………..1991

Maco Amoyo………………………………………..………………………………………………………...1992

Small Business Person of the Year

Previous Honorees, continued

Jamie Schell……………………………………………………………………………………………………1993

Karen & Larry Flannery……………………………………………………………………………………..1994

Ric Middlekauff……………………………………………………………………………………………...1995

Mary Alice & Ruben Garza………………………………………………………………………………...1996

Henry Gentry………………………………………………………...………………………………………..1997

Jerry Kezhaya………………………………………………….……………………………………………….1998

Gary Hirsch…………………………………………………………………………………………………….1999

Jack Bick…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….2000

Sue Whitehurst……………………………………….……………………………………………………...2001

Ron Miller………………………………………………………………………………………………………2002

George Wong………………………………………………………………………………………………….2003

Juergen Mahneke…………………………………….……………………………………………………..2004

Keresa & JR Richardson………………………………………………..…………………………………..2005

Peter Krause…………………………………………………………………………..……………………...2006

Richard Butterly……………………………………………………………………………………….……..2008

Minette Riordan………………………………………………...…………………………………………..2009

Steve & Tammy McSwain………………………………………………………...……………………….2010

John Kraft………………………………………………………………………………………………………2011

Maria & Richard Mott……………………………..……………………………………………………….2012

Jim McDevitt…………………………………………………………..………………………………………2013

Dan Donahue & Mark Liberio………………………………………………...………………………...2014

Special Award of Merit

Award Description

Presented to acknowledge exceptional commitment to the city of Plano, this award is

presented to an individual or group, who through their career, has gone beyond the

call of duty of contributions, improvement and promotion for the city. The award is not

necessarily picked annually, but on an as warranted basis.

Previous Honorees

E.A. Sigler………………………………………………………………….………………………………….. 1975

B.B. Carpenter……………………………………………………………………………...……………….. 1980

Dr. George Apple…………………………………………………………………..……………………….. 1983

Mary Alice Skaggs…………………………………………………………………………………………… 1983

A.R. “Alex” Schell, III………………………………...……………………………………………………… 1986

David Griffin……………………………………………………………..……………………………….….. 1989

Dr. Myrtle Hightower………………………………………………………………………………………. 1993

John Clark……………………………………………………………….…………………………………….. 1994

Joe Collins………………………………………………………………………………….………………….. 1996

Dr. Allan deVilleneuve…………………………………………………………………………….……….. 1997

Special Award of Merit

Previous Honorees, continued

Linda Johnston………………………………………………………..…………………………………….. 1999

Ben Thomas………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2004

Junior League of Plano……………………………………….…………………………………………… 2005

Community of Plano………………………………………………………………………………………. 2006

Cary Israel…………………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 2009

Tom Muehlenbeck………………………………………………………………………………………… 2010

Bonnie & Nathan Shea…………………………………………………………………………………… 2012

Sally Bane………………………………………………………………………………………..………….. 2014

Citizen of the Year

Award Description

Every year, this award recognizes a Plano citizen for his or her personal contributions

over a period of years (outside of regular work duties) that have contributed to the

welfare and advancement of Plano. This personal sacrifice is typically rendered

through civic, community, or religious work as well as their achievements in their

chosen field of business.

Previous Honorees

A.R. Schell…………………………………………………….………………………………………………. 1951

E.A. Randles…………………………………………………………………...…………………………….. 1952

David McCall, Jr………………………………………………………………………………..……….. 1957-58

Mrs. Jim Donley…………………………………….…………………………………………………... 1960-61

Mr. & Mrs. John Meaders………………………………………………………………………………… 1971

John Waddell………………………………………………………………………..………………………. 1972

David McCall, Jr…………………………………………………………………………………………...… 1973

Rev. Leonard Allgood……………………………………………………………………………………... 1974

Pete Barnes…………………………………………………………………………………………………... 1975

Winnie Lyle……………………………………………………………………………...……………………. 1976

Citizen of the Year

Previous Honorees, continued

Nathan White, Sr. …………….…………………………………………………………………………... 1977

John Hightower………………………………………..……………………………………………………. 1978

Vince Rego………………………………………………………………….………………………………… 1979

Jim Taylor……………………………………………………………………………………….…………….. 1980

Lee Mayfield……………………………………..………………………………………………………….. 1981

Nathan E. White, Jr……………………………………………….……………………………………….. 1982

Joy A. Anderson, Ph.D……………………………………………………………….……………………. 1983

David McCall, III…………………………….……………………………………………………………… 1984

Florence Shapiro…………………………………………………………………………………………... 1985

Rutledge Haggard……………………………….…………………………………………………………. 1986

Fortino “Tino” Trujillo………………………..…………………………………………………………… 1987

Dr. H. Wayne Hendrick…………………………………………………………………………………… 1988

Howard Putnam……………………………………………………………………………………………. 1989

Dr. Travis Berry……………………………………………………………………………………..………. 1990

Dr. Douglas Cargo…………………………………………………..……………………………………… 1991

Jim Boswell…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 1992

Bobby Ray……………………………………………………………………………….……………………. 1993

James & Betty Muns…………………………………………………………………………………….…. 1994

John W. Wroten, Jr………………………………………………….……………………………………... 1995

Citizen of the Year

Previous Honorees, continued

Mary Anne Seale…………………………………………………..……………………………………….. 1996

Ted Dickey………………………………………………………………………………….…………………. 1997

Phillip Dyer…………………………………………………………………………………………………... 1998

Jim Biggerstaff……………………………………..………………………………………………………... 1999

Robbie Robinson……………………………………………………..…………………………………….. 2000

Phil Wentworth……………………………………………………………………………..……………….. 2001

Jean Godfrey Newman…………………………………….………………….…………………………… 2002

Ralph Stow……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2003

Pat Evans……………………………………………………………………………………………….……... 2004

André Davidson………………………………………..……………………………………………………. 2005

Mary Jo Dean………………………………………………………………….……………………………… 2006

Brian McCall………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2007

Duncan & Beth Webb……………………………………………………………………………………... 2008

Cary Israel…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2009

Judy Drotman………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2010

Jenny McCall…………………………………………………….……………………………………………. 2011

Jamie Schell………………………………………………………………………….……………………….. 2012

Dr. Myrtle Hightower………………………………………………………………………………………. 2013

Rebecca Egelston Caso……………………………………..…………………………………………….. 2014