The Liberty County Chamber of Commerce held their annual Banquet and Taste of Liberty event last Thursday.The banquet was held at a former veterans clinic on General Screven Way. Each year the banquet hosts local business leaders, official and chamber members and announce the incoming Chamber Board and new members.Attendees also got a chance to sample foods from local restaurants that compete for the best of bragging rights. Winners of the chamber’s annual awards are:Self-employed business of the year: Daisy Jones/Tealiris Legacy ServicesBusiness of the year 2-15 employees: Coldwell Banker Holtzman, RealtorsBusiness of the year 16-35 employees: Chick-fil-A HinesvilleBusiness of the year 35-plus employees: Ameris BankVolunteer of the year: Andy GrayCivic leader of the year: Petula GomillionBusiness leader of the year: Elaine Tuten Taste of Liberty winners:Best dessert: Farmhouse RestaurantBest local flavor: Sho Nuff Smokin’ Good BBQBest entrée: Good-to-Go Jamaican Restaurant New board members inducted:Nick Westbrook, owner/operator Chick-fil-A HinesvilleAshley Dodd, owner/operator McDonald’sRandy Mayfield, general manager Georgia PowerJay Daniels, PC Simonton and AssociatesKimberly Robinson, K&M Xtreme CleanLillian Gray, VIP Promotional Products