The Island Spirit team from the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber was out and about April 14. They stopped into TCBY Frozen Yogurt and Mrs. Field’s Cookies in Gulf Shores to surprise Ashlenn Allen with the April Island Spirit Award. Allen was presented with flowers, the Island Spirit Award plaque, Island Spirit pin and $100.

The nomination letter read in part, “every time we go to TCBY for a treat she is so pleasant and willing to help everyone. It does not matter if the shop is packed, her caring attitude will always be positive and sincere.”

The Coastal Alabama Business Chamber and Beachball Properties present the Island Spirit Award monthly to an individual who works on the island and displays an attitude of concern, warmth and hospitality. Past recipients have been waitstaff, service station attendants, police officers and receptionists. If you would like to nominate someone visit mygulfcoastchamber.com/islandspiritaward.