The Braswell Hatcher Award, named for its first recipient was established by the Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce in 1998. This coveted award is given to honor an area citizen for their untiring and exemplary service to the community.
Braswell Hatcher Award 2009
Mr. Bennie Turnage
The 2009 Braswell Hatcher Award was presented to life-long Vallian Bennie Turnage for his long list of contributions to the community, according to Ron Hart, chamber president. “And, for his willingness to serve not just Water Valley, but the Lord.”
Previous Award Winners:
1998 - Braswell Hatcher
1999 - James B. Tyler
2000 - Brownie Crawford
2001 - John Herod
2002 - Bruce Gurner
2003 - Raymond Aven
2004 - Dr. Joe Walker
2005 - Rodney& Dale Childress
2006 - Dr. Paul Odom
2007 - M.B "Snooky" & Mary Lou Williams
2008 - John K. Gurner, Sr.
