Ralph Staffins, III, President & CEO of the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce, was presented with GACCE’s top award this evening – the GACCE Legacy Award.  The announcement was made at the 2025 GACCE Executive Leadership Conference held at the Jekyll Island Club Resort in Jekyll Island, GA.  

For more than twenty years, the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE) has presented the Legacy Award.  The association’s most prestigious award, it recognizes long-term executives who have excelled over a period of years in leading and innovatively building their chamber.  The award is based on the demonstration of excellence in areas of chamber leadership, organizational management, service to the profession, community reputation/involvement, and personal attributes.

Staffins has been the President & CEO of the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce since 2019.  Prior to that, he had 15 years of Chamber experience from his tenure in Covington, Thomson and Wilkinson County, Georgia where he held presidential and managerial positions over the Chamber, Development Authority, and Tourism Sector.

Nominated by Jimmy Arnold, Chairman of the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce, Arnold stated, “Ralph has been successful in creating a strong business community, which is evident in the Chamber’s retention rates and new members at every level of membership.” He added, “He brings a unique perspective that enables his staff and community to thrive,” and “he has brought our chamber and business community into the future.”

We congratulate Ralph on receiving this award and are proud to have him representing the Chamber of Commerce profession in Georgia!