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Paul Nester, RGC Resources, Inc. President and CEO and Past Chair of the Roanoke Regional Chamber (from left), Jane and Dr. Robert Sandel, and Eric Sichau, President and CEO of the Roanoke Regional Chamber, celebrate Dr. Sandel’s award from the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce. Photos by Geoff Meza Photography courtesy of Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its 135th Annual Meeting of the Membership, a prestigious event that has been a cornerstone for connecting executives, elected officials, business owners, and civic leaders across Virginia’s Blue Ridge for over a century.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Virginia Western’s President, Dr. Robert Sandel, receives the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce Joyce Waugh Lifetime Achievement Award.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of the Joyce Waugh Lifetime Achievement Award to Virginia Western President Dr. Robert H. Sandel. The honor, presented by Chad Scott, Senior Vice President at First Citizens Bank, recognized Sandel’s significant contributions and dedication to the community. Sandel, who was unaware of the award until it was announced at the dinner, received two standing ovations from the nearly 500 attendees, a testament to the high regard in which he is held.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his remarks, Sandel expressed his gratitude to the business community for their unwavering partnership with the College over the years. He also praised the regionalism of Virginia’s Blue Ridge, highlighting it as the best in Virginia. His words resonated with the audience, reflecting the strong sense of community and collaboration that defines the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joyce Waugh, retired President and CEO of the Roanoke Regional Chamber, celebrates with Dr. Robert and Jane Sandel as he receives the Chamber’s Lifetime Achievement Award named in Waugh’s honor. Photo by Geoff Meza Photography courtesy of Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated its 135th Annual Meeting of the Membership, a prestigious event that has been a cornerstone for connecting executives, elected officials, business owners, and civic leaders across Virginia’s Blue Ridge for over a century. 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