James H. Caruthers, Jr. was presented with this year’s Mayo Lester Community Service Award during the Chamber’s annual meeting on January 27th. Jim’s selection was in recognition of his involvement in the growth of Putnam County and continued community support.

Since 1979, the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce has awarded the Mayo Lester Community Service Award. The award was named after one of the Chamber’s founding members and its first Chairman, the late Mayo Lester. The Mayo Lester award is presented in recognition of personal involvement in county-wide or local civic improvement projects, active participation in community organizations, support of community projects and/or organizations, and serves as an example of what a citizen and community leader should be in donating time, energy and personal resources for the betterment of their community.

Jim previously served on the Putnam County Commission for a record 18 years, the board of directors of the Putnam County Development Authority, the U.S. Route 35 Committee, and countless other county groups and organizations. Jim currently serves on the Poca Town Council. Congratulations, Jim Caruthers for this much-deserved recognition.