Photo feature: Chamber celebrates the best of Natchez

Published 12:37 am Wednesday, November 11, 2015

The Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the best of Natchez during its annual gala at the Natchez Convention Center Tuesday night. The chamber presented four awards. The Natchezian Man of the Year award went to Benny Jeansonne for the many ways he volunteers and supports the community. Jeansonne, above, offers a smile to his wife Amanda when he realizes he was being honored. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

The Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the best of Natchez during its annual gala at the Natchez Convention Center Tuesday night. The chamber presented four awards. The Natchezian Man of the Year award went to Benny Jeansonne for the many ways he volunteers and supports the community. Jeansonne, above, offers a smile to his wife Amanda when he realizes he was being honored. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Mary Lessley kisses her husband Jim after she realizes she waas being named the Natchezian Woman of the Year. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Mary Lessley kisses her husband Jim after she realizes she waas being named the Natchezian Woman of the Year. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

 

 Natchez Coffee Company owner Sharon Brown hides her surprise after the coffee shop was named the small business of the year. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez Coffee Company owner Sharon Brown hides her surprise after the coffee shop was named the small business of the year. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Entergy  Customer Service Manager Tim Runnels walks up to the podium to receive the award for large business of the year. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Entergy Customer Service Manager Tim Runnels walks up to the podium to receive the award for large business of the year. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)