As one of her last official acts as president of the Long County Chamber of Commerce, Elise Stafford presents a plaque to Ray Howard recognizing his Howard Funeral Home as the Chamber’s 2016 Business of the Year.

The award is for Howard’s business support of Ludowici and Long County. Howard said he was surprised and honored by the award. “I would like to thank my staff for their professionalism in helping us get this honor. I also thank the Chamber, and commend them for the work they do,” he said.