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The Springhill-North Webster Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet is a distinguished evening dedicated to celebrating leadership and excellence within the community. This annual event shines a spotlight on individuals and organizations that make a significant impact, highlighting their dedication, achievements, and contributions to the local area.
Honorees are recognized in key categories, including Businessman of the Year, Businesswoman of the Year, Business of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, and Civic Leader of the Year. These awards honor those who exemplify outstanding service, innovation, and commitment to the growth and vitality of Springhill and the surrounding region.
The event fosters a spirit of unity and inspiration, bringing together community leaders, business professionals, and residents to celebrate the accomplishments of those who work tirelessly to shape a brighter future for North Webster Parish.​
2024- 2025 Chamber Board of Directors Tim Mouser, representing Springhill Medical Center, was presented with a crystal gavel from incoming President, Courtney Hash, representing Bonvenu Bank.
2025 Springhill North Webster Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet
Civic Award-- First Baptist Church
This award is given to an individual or group that has gone out of their way to serve others--through kindness, action, generosity, or simply stepping in when the community needed them most. These are the quiet heroes who don't do it for recognition--but we're shining a spotlight on them.
First Baptist Church was honored with the Civic Award for their incredible impact through their commodity distribution program, which provides essential food and resources to families in need across the Springhill community. Their consistent service, compassion, and commitment to meeting both physical and spiritual needs reflect the very heart of what it means to serve Springhill is stronger because of their efforts.
2025 Springhill North Webster Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet
Ambassador Award-- Mack Memorial Library
This honor goes to someone--an individual or organization-- who embodies everything great about our region. They represent Springhill North Webster as a place full of opportunity, charm, hospitality, and heart. Whether through leadership, outreach, or attitude, they make others proud to call this home.
The Willie and Mary Mack Memorial Branch of Webster Parish Libraries was honored with the Ambassador Award for offering truly world-class programming that enriches minds, inspires creativity, and brings people together. Their innovative, inclusive, and high-quality offerings are available to all who walk through their doors-- and their excellence would stand out in even the largest metropolitan areas. They represent the very best of what Springhill has to offer.
2025 Springhill North Webster Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet
Business Woman of the Year-- Courtney Hash
This award celebrates a woman who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in her business or profession. She uplifts others and helps shape the future of our community through her work and example.
Courtney Hash was honored with the Business Woman of the Year award for her dedication to community. She has skyrocketed through leadership roles into the Branch Executive position in record time. Through her leadership at the helm of Bonvenu Bank, she has guided her staff and consumers through a name change. All while being a devoted mother of 4!
2025 Springhill North Webster Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet
Business Man of the Year-- Marty Curtis
This award goes to a man who has not only found success in business, but who has also shown commitment to community involvement, leadership, and service. He's someone who leads by example and helps drive progress here in North Webster.
Marty Curtis was honored as Business Man of the Year for his leadership, exceptional customer service and almost 40 years of dedication at Ivan Smith Furniture. Known for his solution-focused mindset. Marty has built a reputation rooted in trust, integrity, and commitment to community. His steady presence and work ethic make him a true pillar of North Webster's business community.
2025 Springhill North Webster Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet
Business of the Year-- Louisiana HomeCare
This award recognizes a business that stands out for its excellence, customer service, community involvement, and commitment to growth. Whether small or large, this business reflects what it means to succeed while giving back.
Louisiana HomeCare has been honored as Business of the Year for their unwavering dedication to patient care and community engagement. Their commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality home health services has made a profound impact on the lives of many in our region. Through personalized care plans and a team of dedicated professionals, Louisiana HomeCare ensures that patients receive the support they need in the comfort of their own homes. Their active involvement in community initiatives further exemplifies their role as s cornerstone in promoting health and well-being throughout our area.
2025 Springhill North Webster Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet
Lifetime Achievement Award-- Edward Bankhead
This award honors someone whose impact spans decades--a person who has consistently poured into our community with dedication, leadership, and service. Their legacy is woven into the very fabric of Springhill, and their example continues to inspire generations.
We honored Mr. Edward Bankhead—a man of character, commitment, and service—this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his extraordinary contributions to the city of Springhill.
Mr. Bankhead was raised in Cotton Valley, on the west bank of Bodcau, where the strong roots of faith and community were planted early. Raised in the Baptist church and educated at Carrie Martin High School, Edward grew up with values that would shape a lifetime of leadership and hard work.
He is the proud father of four daughters, and a lifelong entrepreneur whose journey is a true testament to resilience, integrity, and dedication. From his early days as a pulpwood contractor under Smith and Campbell, to serving in management at B&S for an astounding 35 years, Edward has always been a man who leads by example.
He didn’t stop there. For over a decade, he built homes, creating spaces where families could plant roots just as he had. And since 1981, he has owned and operated his own business—North-South Lawn Service—caring for the land and the beauty of our town with the same pride and attention he gives everything he touches.
But perhaps most impactful has been his service to this city—as a City Councilman for 36 years, and as Mayor Pro Tem. In every decision, every vote, and every conversation, Mr. Bankhead has kept the heart of Springhill in mind. He has worked not just for today, but for the generations to come.
And when asked about his long-standing residence here, his answer is simple and powerful: “There is no other place I would have rather lived.”
Edward Bankhead has not just lived in Springhill—he has built it, served it, and loved it. We honor him for that unwavering devotion.
For these reasons, we honor Mr. Edward Bankhead—a pillar of our community, and a true Springhill original—with the Lifetime Achievement Award.