Past Annual Award Recipients

Each year the Alliance recognizes deserving individuals in the Lynchburg Region with our special awards during the annual meeting of the membership. There are currently four distinct awards:

• The F. M. "Dink" Cloyd Award was established in 1973 as a memorial to Dink Cloyd, who worked as a volunteer with the Chamber of Commerce while employed by Appalachian Power Company and then as a part-time staff member for several years after his retirement. Upon his death several friends established this award which consists of a sterling silver pitcher and suitable certificate. The recipient’s name is inscribed on the pitcher and is held in trust for one year. The award is presented each year to one Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance member who has rendered outstanding voluntary service to the organization.
• The George Taylor Stewart III Award - established in 1971 and formerly known as the Pro Opera Civica Award - is given annually to an individual in recognition for service to the Lynchburg region community. Considerations for this award include variety and length of service to the community.
• The Ambassador of the Year Award was established in 2001 and is presented each year to the Alliance Ambassador who best exemplifies ambassadorship and service to the Alliance. This award recipient is selected each year by the Ambassador's themselves among their peers.
• The Young Professional to Watch Award, our newest award established in 2018, is given to a Young Professional in recognition for outstanding contributions to their organization and/or community and that shows exceptional promise for future leadership in the Lynchburg Region. Consideration for nomination shall include the age range of 20-40 and employment by a Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance member organization.