December 12, 2022 - The City of Center Mayor David Chadwick presented awards to winners of the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce Santa's Christmas Parade at the beginning of the City Council meeting on December 12, 2022 as the city was the Awards Sponsor of the parade.
Mayor Chadwick said, "I can't tell you how much we appreciate the fact that not only the chamber has been so forceful in making sure that we always have a Christmas Parade but you as individuals who take the time, the energy to decorate a float, to come up with an idea, to get people involved, it truely puts our city in a spirit of Christmas and it is just what sets us off and makes the whole season work that much better."
Chamber of Commerce President Deborah Chadwick added, "City Council, City of Center, I can't thank you enough for your support of all our events all year long and for being the float competition (awards) sponsor. Decorations downtown for the holidays are lovely. Thank you Chief (Jim Albers) for your police department escort and thank you for the fire department. It's a team effort and thank you for all of you who have participated. Merry Christmas!"
The following businesses, churchs, and civic organizations present for the awards presentations were:
Overall Best in Show - Tri County Community Action
Church Category, 1st Place - St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church
Church Category, 2nd Place - First Baptist Church Worship Ministry
Church Category, 2nd Place - Hillcrest Baptist Church
Civic Organization, 1st Place - Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department
Civic Organization, 2nd Place - Girl Scout Troop #102175
Business Category, 1st Place - Tri County Community Action
Business Category, 2nd Place - Brock's Rocks
Business Category, 3rd Place - Farmers State Bank
