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Mike Wilson of Duke Energy (left) presents the 2011 Citizen of the Year Award to local historian Wayne Kelley at last week’s Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce banquet.

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Chamber director Mike Parrott (left) presents the 2011 Chamber Member of the Year plaque to Donna Hendricks and Linda Cassell of Cassell and Hendricks CPA PA at last week’s Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce banquet.

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Rotary representative Jeannie Gilstrap, right, recognizes Pickens High School student Megan Thomas as the winner of the annual Azalea Festival Art contest at last week’s Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce banquet. Thomas’ art will grace all official 2011 Azalea Festival items.

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Chamber director Mike Parrott (left) presents the 2011 Chamber Business of the Year plaque to Angie and George Case of Case Interior Design Group at last week’s Greater Pickens Chamber of Commerce banquet.