Heather Malone talks to the crowd after being announced the 2016 Female Concordian of the Year. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Pattie Jones accepts the 2016 Volunteer of the Year award. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

President and CEO of Concordia Bank, Patrick R. Biglane takes his seat after being announced the 2016 Male Concordian of the Year. Concordia Bank was also awarded the 2016 Business of the year. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Brandon Rowe, sits at his table after accepting the 2016 Educator of the Year Award. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

(Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Greg Easterling, Rhelda Easterling and Jim Easterling of Easterling Music accept a service award for being in business for 50 years during the Concordia Chamber of Commerce 2016 Annual Awards dinner. (File photo / The Natchez Democrat)