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Tuscaloosa Chamber Honors Top Volunteers And Members
Local leaders recognized for work in education and community engagement
Feb. 5, 2026 at 9:07pm
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At the Chamber of Commerce's 125th meeting in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the organization recognized top volunteers and members for their impactful contributions, including Dr. Jonathan Koh of Shelton State Community College as Member of the Year, Dr. Stuart Bell as the recipient of the Honorable Richard Shelbi Leadership Award, Westervelt as the winner of the Robert Tanner Corporate Service Award, and Marvin Turner of Choice Salon Suites as Ambassador of the Year.
Why it matters
The Tuscaloosa Chamber of Commerce plays a crucial role in supporting local businesses, fostering community engagement, and bridging the gap between education and workforce development in the region. Recognizing the top volunteers and members highlights the chamber's commitment to celebrating those who make significant contributions to the local community.
The details
At the 125th annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama, the organization honored several individuals for their outstanding work. Dr. Jonathan Koh of Shelton State Community College was named the Member of the Year for his tireless dedication to connecting education and workforce development. The Honorable Richard Shelbi Leadership Award was presented to Dr. Stuart Bell, while the Robert Tanner Corporate Service Award went to Westervelt. Marvin Turner of Choice Salon Suites was recognized as the Ambassador of the Year.
- The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama held its 125th annual meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2026.
The players
Dr. Jonathan Koh
A member of Shelton State Community College, recognized as the Member of the Year for his work in bridging the gap between education and workforce development in West Alabama.
Dr. Stuart Bell
The recipient of the Honorable Richard Shelbi Leadership Award.
Westervelt
The winner of the Robert Tanner Corporate Service Award.
Marvin Turner
The recipient of the Ambassador of the Year Award, representing Choice Salon Suites.
Donny Jones
The executive vice president of the Tuscaloosa Chamber of Commerce, who spoke about Dr. Koh's recognition as Member of the Year.
What they’re saying
“We were very proud to recognize Dr. Koh as the member of the year for his tireless dedication to bridging the gap between education and workforce development in West Alabama.”
— Donny Jones, Executive Vice President, Tuscaloosa Chamber of Commerce
The takeaway
The Tuscaloosa Chamber of Commerce's recognition of top volunteers and members highlights the organization's commitment to supporting local businesses, fostering community engagement, and strengthening the connection between education and the workforce in the West Alabama region.
