Awards
awards
2024 Braswell Hatcher award recipient - Linda Maynor
Braswell
Hatcher Award
The Braswell Hatcher Award, named for the 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. It is presented to individuals who have served our community in a fashion that is above and beyond the norm.
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2024 Water Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Elliott scholarship recipients - Mya Harden & Jacob Crawford
Elliott Scholarship
Each year the Elliott Scholarship is awarded by the Chamber of Commerce to a deserving senior from Water Valley High School.
The scholarship was set up to honor Joe Elliott, Jr. and Patsy Elliott Wilder for their untiring efforts to reestablish the Watermelon Carnival. The scholarship is given to recognize an outstanding young person in the community. It is not based on grades and is given soley for community service.
