11-02-2025
Chamber accepting nominations for Miss Athelyne C. Banks Citizen of the Year Award
Feb. 10—The nomination period has begun for 2025 Miss Athelyne C. Banks Citizen of the Year Award.
This honor, awarded by the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce, recognizes individuals "who demonstrate exceptional dedication and service" to the Decatur community.
The award will be presented during the chamber's annual meeting on March 26.
Born in 1907, Banks devoted 42 years to education, including 29 with Decatur City Schools. She served as a teacher and the first woman principal of Carver Elementary School. She also served on numerous boards and was named the Chamber's 1994 Humanitarian of the Year.
Nomination forms are available on the chamber's website. Submission deadline is 5 p.m., Feb. 24.
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