06/18/2026
This week, Abilene had the honor of hosting the TCCE - Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives Annual Conference, welcoming chamber professionals from across the state to our community.
Last night, the conference concluded with the TCCE Excellence Awards Banquet, where our very own Doug Peters was presented with the prestigious TCCE Marvin Hurley Award.
The Marvin Hurley Award is presented annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the Chamber of Commerce profession in Texas and across the nation. Recipients are recognized for their service to their chamber and community, as well as their accomplishments in areas such as advocacy, organizational development, program innovation, and leadership.
As a team, we simply want to say how incredibly proud we are of Doug and how grateful we are to call him our leader. His dedication to the Abilene community, our members, and the chamber industry is unmatched, and this recognition is truly well deserved.
Please enjoy the tribute video we shared during last night's event, and if you see Doug around town, be sure to congratulate him on this outstanding achievement!