Bradshaw, Whitson to be honored at Oak Ridge Chamber Luncheon on Thursday

The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce will honor two area businessmen—David Bradshaw and Stephen Whitson—at its annual program of work kickoff luncheon to be held on Thursday, March 19, at the Riverside Grille.

Bradshaw and Whitson will receive the Chamber’s most prestigious awards at the event, the One Voice—One Vision Luncheon, a press release said.

Bradshaw, president of the Oak Ridge branch of CapitalMark Bank and Trust, will receive the Eugene L. Joyce Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is given to a nominee who has truly distinguished himself or herself and embodies the essential values of volunteerism, community service, and dedication to the economic vitality of our community. It is the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce’s preeminent award given to honor the memory of the late Eugene L. Joyce.

Whitson, president of H-S Whitson Construction Company Inc., will receive the Kerry Trammell Volunteer of the Year Award. The award is named after the late Kerry Trammell, who was a longtime member and volunteer for the Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce.

The One Voice—One Vision Luncheon will serve as the kickoff to the Chamber’s 2015 Program of Work as well as the introduction of the Chamber’s three-year strategic plan.

Learn more about the luncheon, which starts at noon Thursday, here. The keynote speaker is Michael Hargett, president of CVMR-USA, which announced Friday that it’s moving from Toronto to Oak Ridge, investing $313 million, and bringing 620 new jobs to the city.