Sevierville (TN) –Drew Kitts claimed the August Sevierville Chamber Friendship Award after racking up the most points for attending chamber networking events and encouraging new membership. Kitts is the director of marketing at Preferred Pharmacy.

“I’m truly humbled and honored to receive the friendship award,” says Kitts. “Personally, I feel one of best ways to do business is by helping other businesses grow alongside yours. We have had multiple business owners reach out to us thanking us for highlighting them on ‘locals promoting locals’ and that just reaffirms our business philosophy.”

As a thank you for his dedication, Kitts received a $100 gift card courtesy of Tanger Outlets Sevierville as well as a plaque courtesy of Sign Master.

“We are so grateful to Drew Kitts and Preferred Pharmacy for supporting their fellow Sevierville Chamber of Commerce members through their social media posts,” says Holly Jones, membership director. “Drew is so great about visiting our brand-new Chamber members and reinforcing the value of Chamber membership by shining a light on them. He’s always a welcoming presence at our networking events, too, and is an ideal Chamber member.”

Sevierville Chamber of Commerce Friendship Awards are based on points accumulated monthly from attending Chamber functions and volunteering as well as bringing inactive members and potential new members to Chamber events. Monthly points will go towards determining the Chamber Friend of the Year Award recipient.

The Chamber Friendship Award is presented during Coffee Talk on the third Tuesday of each month. For more information, contact Holly Jones at (865) 453-6411.