Star Group Veterans Helping Veterans was named Nonprofit of the Year by the Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce. 

The Copperas Cove Chamber of Commerce honored nearly 20 individuals and businesses on Friday night, January 31st as part of the organization’s annual banquet at the Copperas Cove Civic Center.

Star Group - Veterans Helping Veterans was named Non-Profit Organization of the Year for demonstrating exceptional leadership, sound management practices and outstanding service to the Copperas Cove community. The award was accepted by several SG-VHV members, John Robertson, Sheila Timmons, Michael Barker, Howard Hawk, Lovell Mitchell, Karen McCaskill and  Joe Hill (inset picture). SGVHV went up as a Group because Ms Timmons indicated it took the work of many people to accomplish the things that were required to win that award and therefore many people should accept it. 

The other recipients were:
Copperas Cove Independent School District as its Large Business of the Year, citing the school district’s demonstrated excellence in providing quality products and services, employee benefits and professional development.

Soggy Doggies was named the Small Business of the Year. The award goes to a business with less than 25 employees that demonstrated excellence in business practices, customer service and community involvement.

Other honorees included:
Ambassador of the Year: Trae Cunningham

Junior Ambassador of the Year: Cameron Petet

Outstanding New Members: Heart of Texas Hospice and Hank’s Tire Pro & Mufflers

Colleague of the Year: Sharon Tabor/Home Place Floors & Refresh Salon and Spa