ORANGE BEACH, Ala. — The Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce Catch the Island Spirit Committee presented its award for the month of November to Vicki Pishna with the City of Orange Beach.

The nomination for Vicki stated, “Vicki Pishna embodies the true meaning of Island Spirit. She is a single mother of two, a military veteran and has a demanding job coordinating benefits for the OB City employees. She has a strong sense of family, duty and generosity. Vicki not only gives her time for coaching youth soccer and basketball; she recently gave one of her kidneys to save a family member. Vicki is a giving, warm person whose generosity makes our day to day lives better here on the Island and she extended the life of her uncle.”

In addition to a plaque, Vicki received an ‘Island Spirit’ lapel pin, a cash award and flowers from Flowers by the Shore.

The Catch the Island Spirit Award is presented each month to an individual who works on our island and offers great customer service to our guests or residents. Do you know someone who deserves this recognition? Contact the Alabama Gulf Coast Area Chamber of Commerce so that your nominee can be considered. Written nominations are necessary.

Contact Vicki Stillings at 968-7200 for more information or to download an application, visit www.alagulfcoastchamber.com