The Emporia Area Chamber of Commerce has finalized its field of honorees for its upcoming Annual Meeting.
Saint Francis Ministries Foster Care Homes Supervisor Missy Floyd has been named the Volunteer of the Year. Floyd has been with Saint Francis for over 10 years after obtaining her bachelor’s degree in social work from Pittsburg State University. Besides her work in child welfare, Floyd is on numerous committees, including Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters, Healthier Lyon County and the Family Resource Council. Floyd is also involved with Chamber events, including Business After Hours events and the annual Christmas Parade.
Floyd joins Business of the Year Coffelt Signs, Community Impact Award winner Eastside Community Group and Lifetime Achievement Award winner Jim Kessler as this year’s honorees.
The Chamber’s Annual Meeting — its 125th — is Friday evening at the Emporia State Memorial Union Webb Hall. The event is listed as a sellout with a waiting list now in effect for people wanting tickets.
