By Staff
from staff reports
Brewton businessman Jim Raap has been chosen to receive national recognition for service to the community through his business, Raap's Towing.
The Order of Towman award is a recognition sponsored by American Towman, a national publication.
The magazine's publisher, Steve Calitri, recently informed Raap of the nomination and subsequent award. Flomaton Police chief Michael Lambert submitted the nomination for the recognition citing extreme dedication to the community by Raap.
In the nomination, Lambert commended Raap for his dedication to the community.
The Order of Towman is an elite legion of dedicated towing and recovery professionals from around the nation, Calitri said.
A special ceremony in honor of award recipients will be held Nov. 21 at the Camden Yard Pavilion at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Md.
During the special ceremony, Raap will receive the The Cross of the Order of Towman pin, Calitri said.
Raap is owner and operator of Raap's Towing located on South Boulevard in Brewton.