Oconee Chamber Announces Top 20 Under 40 Awards

Twenty individuals under the age of 40 have been selected to receive Oconee County’s Top 20 Under 40 Award. The event, organized by the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce, will recognize the 20 individuals on November 18, 2022, at Blue Ridge Electric Co-op in Westminster. Wendy York, Dean of Clemson Business School will be a special guest speaker at the luncheon.

The Top 20 Under 40 awards recognize Oconee County’s younger citizens who have
demonstrated dynamic leadership and social responsibility. These inspirational people
have been chosen for their volunteerism, leadership, cultural contributions, business
achievements and innovative creations. They are people who are committed to making
a difference in our community.

The Chamber received over 50 nominations from the Oconee County business community and is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s award:

  • Danielle Arrington – Clemson University
  • Samantha Boyington – Cardamom Bakeshop
  • David Brown – Brown CNC Machine
  • Shadae Cobb- Oconee County Detention Center
  • Elizabeth Edwards-Martin – Blue Ridge Electric Co-operative
  • Tyler James- Oconee Economic Alliance
  • Tim Jared- Tri-County Technical College
  • Meghan Ketterman- Oconee Hospitality
  • Charlotte Kiker – School District of Oconee County
  • Kerri King- School District of Oconee County
  • Brandon Lynch- Duke Energy
  • Dr. Shane Miller- The Miller Companies
  • Amber O-Dell- Dogwood Farm Apothecary & Gifts
  • Jessica Owens- Chudyk Financial Services & Insurance Group
  • Dr. Spencer Perna- Inspire Health Chiropractic
  • Caitlin Pope- Westminster Police Department
  • Sarah Reighley- Blue Ridge Bank
  • Emily Roberts- School District of Oconee County
  • Sabrina Simmons- Keowee Place Senior Living
  • Craig Trainer – Oconee County Quarry

Tickets for the luncheon are $20 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members and
can be purchased by visiting the Chamber of Commerce’s website –
www.oconeechambersc.com

The 2022 Oconee County Top 20 Under 40 is sponsored by Oconee County, Blue
Ridge Electric Co-op, The City of Westminster, Blue Ridge Bank and Duke Energy.

For additional information contact Dari McBride, President of the Oconee County
Chamber of Commerce at 864-882-2097 or [email protected]