Civic & Citizenship Awards

 

Alabama TIME Quality Dealer of the Year

2008

 

University of Alabama Retailer of the Year Finalist

2000

 

NAACP Freedom Friend Award

2005
While Chair of the Dothan Area Chamber, Mr. Schmitz organized, funded, and participated in the first-ever local entrepreneurial seminars for minorities.  The seminars spanned a 3-year period.

 

Alabama Education Association Public Servant Award

2006
Recognized the continued effort to adopt several local schools each year.

 

Celebration of Diversity Award

2003
Recognized by the NAACP and Alabama Governor Bob Riley, Mr. Schmitz was recognized for his work with Hawk Houston Boys & Girls Club (a refuge for children living in the local housing project).  Mr. Schmitz retired the unpaid bills and provided two years funding.

 

Greater Beulah Angel Award

2003
Funded playground equipment for three parks in low-socioeconomic neighborhoods.

 

Paul Harris Fellow

2002
Awarded by the Dothan-Houston County Rotary Club.

 

Public Citizen of the Year Award

2004
Voted on by local teachers, Mr.Schmitz was recognized for supporting public education.

 

Alabama Post Adoption Connections Award

2004-2005
Recognition for Mr. Schmitz’s involvement with Post Adoption.  His contributions included speaking engagements, guidance to leadership, and funding.

 

Dothan High School – Dedication to Improving Education

2006
Adopted school and provided teacher breakfasts and luncheons.

 

Dothan Fire Departments’ Building Community Partnership Award 2003
Recognized support/funding for community events (i.e., fire escape training for children).

 

United Christian Fellowship Good Samaritan Award

2002

 

Community Leader of the Year Award

2000 and 2005
Presented by the Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce, this award recognized Mr. Schmitz’s leadership in a city-wide campaign against illiteracy.

 

Wiregrass Children’s Home 3,000-Mile Charity Bike Ride

2006
Organized and road bicycle across America with three other businessmen.
Raised over $100,000.

80-Mile Charity Walk 

2007
Organized and walked 80 miles with other participants.
Gained five corporate sponsors and raised over $25,000.

 

“It Just Takes One” Award

2007
Awarded by the Hawk Houston Boys & Girls Club for Mr. Schmitz’s contributions.