The Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce’s Samaritan Awards were staged Thursday night in the PHS auditorium. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Singing the National Anthem to open Thursday night’s Samaritan Awards were, from left, Maggie King, Lucy King, Brooke McDaniel and Hanna McDaniel. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Co-emcees Billy Scott and Janelle Marcotte of the Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Chamber board officers Nichole Hasley (president), from left, Bev Moe (vice president), Rebecca Deeds (secretary) and Brittany Kennedy (treasurer) along with chamber director Chelle Krantz appear on stage as part of Thursday night’s introductions. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Former chamber board members Tanya Howie, left, and Alyssa Lewis, center, were recognized for their contributions. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
City Councilor Christopher McMorran speaks on behalf of the city during Thursday night’s Samaritan Awards. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Co-emcees Janelle Marcotte and Billy Scott of the Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
State Rep. David Gomberg (D-Otis) was among the elected officials in attendance. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Louise-Annette Burgess accepts a Samaritan Award for Peter Fox on behalf of Maxtivity. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Capt. Dan Eddy of Philomath Fire and Rescue earned a Samaritan Award. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Sandy Heath smiles for a photo on stage after receiving a Samaritan Award for her volunteer work at Philomath Community Services. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Philomath Frolic and Rodeo volunteer Will Kramer receives a Samaritan Award from rodeo queen Katie Kilcullen. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Will Kramer poses for a photo on stage with rodeo queen Katie Kilcullen after receiving a Samaritan Award for his work with the Philomath Frolic and Rodeo. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Samaritan Award recipient Jeremy Hruska shakes hands with chamber board president Nichole Hasley. Hruska received the honor for his work with the Philomath Youth Activities Club. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Tanner Dowless poses for a photo after being named as a Future First Citizen. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Junior First Citizen recipient Rose Bricker smiles after receiving a plaque and certificate from the chamber board’s Janelle Marcotte. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Philomath Middle School Principal Steve Bell walks toward the stage after his name was called as the recipient of the First Citizen award. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Philomath First Citizen awards went to Tanner Dowless (Future First Citizen), from left, Rose Bricker (Junior First Citizen) and Steve Bell (First Citizen) during Thursday night’s Samaritan Awards in the Philomath High auditorium. Not pictured is Rich Saalsaa, who named Senior First Citizen but unable to attend. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Bashful Bob’s was named Small Business of the Year. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Shonnard’s Nursery earned the Large Business of the Year award. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
The Shonnard family on stage to accept the Large Business of the Year award for Shonnard’s Nursery. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Paula Anderson of Philomath Fire and Rescue shakes hands with co-emcee Billy Scott of the Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Philomath Fire and Rescue volunteers earned the Nonprofit of the Year award. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
The Philomath Fire and Rescue volunteers received a standing ovation as the Nonprofit of the Year award winner. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Tanner Dowless accepts the inaugural Philomath Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Memorial Scholarship Award, which was presented in memory of the late Art Helkey. Helkey’s granddaughter, Chloie Hamsher, presented the award, which included a $1,000 scholarship. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
The 2024 Samaritan Awards (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Samaritan Awards hardware sits on a table prior to Thursday night’s event. (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News) 
Samaritan Awards table setting (Photo by Brad Fuqua/Philomath News)
