From left Del Loy, Jeff Loy, and Barry Loy stand together while receiving the 50 years of service Awards on behalf of the Markets in Vidalia Thursday at the Vidalia conference and Convention Center. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Amber Passmann walks up to receive the 2018 educator of the year award Thursday at the Concordia Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner and Celebration at the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

2018 Farmer of the year Barrett and Brannon Arthur speak after accepting their award Thursday at the Concordia Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner and Celebration at the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Nolen Cothren walks up to recive the 2018 First Responder of the Year Award Thursday at the Concordia Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner and Celebration at the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

The 2018 Concordian of the Year award winner Amanda Taylor walks through the crowd as they give her a standing ovation Thursday at the Concordia Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner and Celebration at the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Whest Shirley, pictured here in a file photo, will not return as Concordia Parish Schools Superintendent in January after the school board voted not to renew his contract. (File photo, The Natchez Democrat)

Outgoing Superintendent Whest Shirley speaks after receiving the 2018 Concoridan of the Year award at the Concordia Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner and Celebration at the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center. (File photo | The Natchez Democrat)

Ryan Boles and Josh Johns receive the 2018 Business of the year award for Ducks Nest II Thursday at the Concordia Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner and Celebration at the Vidalia Conference and Convention Center. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)