PHOTO: Lawrence chamber of commerce honors community leaders at annual meeting

photo by: Chad Lawhorn

Members of the Lawrence chamber of commerce gather for the organization’s annual meeting on Friday at Abe & Jake’s Landing in downtown Lawrence.

Members of the Lawrence chamber of commerce gathered for the organization’s annual meeting on Friday at Abe & Jake’s Landing in downtown Lawrence. The Chamber honored Ron and Joanne Hurst as Citizens of the Years, and honored state Sen. Marci Francisco with the Athena Award, which recognizes outstanding female leaders of the community.