On March 8, the city of Conyers hosted a volunteer appreciation banquet at Cherokee Run Golf Club for city of Conyers and Main Street Program volunteers as well as those that volunteer on various city boards.

The following were recognized with special awards:

Ted Trammell, 2011 Conyers Police Department Reserve Officer of the Year (pictured with Councilman Cleveland Stroud and Chief Gene Wilson)

Charles Scott, 2011 City of Conyers Volunteer of the Year (pictured with Main Street Manager Monica Coffin and Councilman John Fountain)

Cindy Roesel, 2011 City of Conyers Grand Prix Award (pictured with Councilman Chris Bowen and Georgia Intl. Horse Park Director Jennifer Bexley)

Paul Beatrice, 2011 Conyers Police Department Reserve Distinguished Service Award (pictured with Councilman Stroud and Chief Gene Wilson)

Brent Taylor, 2011 City of Conyers Volunteer Spirit Award (not pictured)