20TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED!
September 11, 2017
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September 7, 2017
20TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED!
The Laughlin Chamber of Commerce proudly announces that our diverse and dedicated volunteer judges have selected the finalists for the 20th annual Community Achievement Awards, to be held at the Aquarius Casino Resort on October 7th.
Citizen of the Year: Mike Conner, Billy Kay, Ramona McEntire, and Charles Sherill
Connie Davis Youth Citizen of the Year: Michelle Martinez (Laughlin High School), Lori Morgon (Laughlin High School), Jeremy Queen (River Valley High School), and John Lambert (River Valley High School)
Educator of the Year: Kate Hall (Desert Valley Elementary School), Brenda Jackson (River Valley High School), Jonathan Moss (Mohave Accelerated Learning Center), and Gary Patrick (Laughlin High School)
Tourism: Brea and Trevor Chiodini (Laughlin River Tours, London Bridge Jet Boat Tours, Rocky River Adventures), Trina Ewing (Edgewater/Colorado Belle), Jan Kassies (Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitors Bureau), and Mark and Denise Villalovos (Run Laughlin)
Young Wonder: Sierra Demers (Mohave Accelerated Learning Center), Owen Robinson (Mohave Accelerated Learning Center), Kaylynn Williamson (Mohave High School), Brooke Lipinski (Fox Creek Jr. High School)
Public Service: Mike Villagran (Bullhead City Fire Department), Michael Brock (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department), Kim Miles (Bullhead City Fire Department), Karen DeShazer (Clark County Library District - Laughlin)
Humanitarian of the Year: Dorothy Barker, Bill Knowles, Cathy Stubblefield, and Judy Critz
Entrepreneur of the Year: Tracy Browning (National Construction & Development), Joe Keunen (Eagle Motorcycle Rentals), Paul Perkins & David Rubio (CoVeu Drinkery & Eatery and Java Jitters), and Brea and Trevor Chiodini (Laughlin River Tours, London Bridge Jet Boat Tours, Rocky River Adventures)
Communications: Scott Johnson (Laughlin Buzz), Chris Rolando (Murphy Broadcasting), Don Orth (Mohave Valley Daily News), and Jennifer Sochocki (Kingman Police Department)
Green Business of the Year: Combs Brothers, LLC., Mohave Electric Cooperative, and Southwest Gas-Bullhead City Office
Small Business of the Year: Eagle Motorcycle Rentals, Javalina’s Coffee Express, Lisa’s Bistro, and Advanced Animal Care
Large Business of the Year: Aquarius Casino Resort, Findlay Chevrolet Buick GMC, Anderson Ford, and Western Arizona Regional Medical Center
Community/Social Service Organization of the Year: Bullhead City Firefighter Charities, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Colorado River, Academy of Building High School, and River Fund, Inc.
Congratulations to everyone that was nominated; you’re all outstanding members of our Colorado River Region. Those listed here will receive a congratulatory letter and a phone call to schedule an in-person interview with the judging panel as well as a portrait for individual nominees.
To purchase tickets to the 20th annual Community Achievement Awards, please visit the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce, email Michelle@LaughlinChamber.com, or call Michelle at (702) 298-2214 ext 0. Tables of 10 seats may be reserved for $750, or individual seats for $75/ea.
Category Sponsorship opportunities are also still available – your company name will be promoted via news print, radio, tv, printed materials, and the event presentation video.
September 7, 2017
20TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED!
The Laughlin Chamber of Commerce proudly announces that our diverse and dedicated volunteer judges have selected the finalists for the 20th annual Community Achievement Awards, to be held at the Aquarius Casino Resort on October 7th.
Citizen of the Year: Mike Conner, Billy Kay, Ramona McEntire, and Charles Sherill
Connie Davis Youth Citizen of the Year: Michelle Martinez (Laughlin High School), Lori Morgon (Laughlin High School), Jeremy Queen (River Valley High School), and John Lambert (River Valley High School)
Educator of the Year: Kate Hall (Desert Valley Elementary School), Brenda Jackson (River Valley High School), Jonathan Moss (Mohave Accelerated Learning Center), and Gary Patrick (Laughlin High School)
Tourism: Brea and Trevor Chiodini (Laughlin River Tours, London Bridge Jet Boat Tours, Rocky River Adventures), Trina Ewing (Edgewater/Colorado Belle), Jan Kassies (Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitors Bureau), and Mark and Denise Villalovos (Run Laughlin)
Young Wonder: Sierra Demers (Mohave Accelerated Learning Center), Owen Robinson (Mohave Accelerated Learning Center), Kaylynn Williamson (Mohave High School), Brooke Lipinski (Fox Creek Jr. High School)
Public Service: Mike Villagran (Bullhead City Fire Department), Michael Brock (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department), Kim Miles (Bullhead City Fire Department), Karen DeShazer (Clark County Library District - Laughlin)
Humanitarian of the Year: Dorothy Barker, Bill Knowles, Cathy Stubblefield, and Judy Critz
Entrepreneur of the Year: Tracy Browning (National Construction & Development), Joe Keunen (Eagle Motorcycle Rentals), Paul Perkins & David Rubio (CoVeu Drinkery & Eatery and Java Jitters), and Brea and Trevor Chiodini (Laughlin River Tours, London Bridge Jet Boat Tours, Rocky River Adventures)
Communications: Scott Johnson (Laughlin Buzz), Chris Rolando (Murphy Broadcasting), Don Orth (Mohave Valley Daily News), and Jennifer Sochocki (Kingman Police Department)
Green Business of the Year: Combs Brothers, LLC., Mohave Electric Cooperative, and Southwest Gas-Bullhead City Office
Small Business of the Year: Eagle Motorcycle Rentals, Javalina’s Coffee Express, Lisa’s Bistro, and Advanced Animal Care
Large Business of the Year: Aquarius Casino Resort, Findlay Chevrolet Buick GMC, Anderson Ford, and Western Arizona Regional Medical Center
Community/Social Service Organization of the Year: Bullhead City Firefighter Charities, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Colorado River, Academy of Building High School, and River Fund, Inc.
Congratulations to everyone that was nominated; you’re all outstanding members of our Colorado River Region. Those listed here will receive a congratulatory letter and a phone call to schedule an in-person interview with the judging panel as well as a portrait for individual nominees.
To purchase tickets to the 20th annual Community Achievement Awards, please visit the Laughlin Chamber of Commerce, email Michelle@LaughlinChamber.com, or call Michelle at (702) 298-2214 ext 0. Tables of 10 seats may be reserved for $750, or individual seats for $75/ea.
Category Sponsorship opportunities are also still available – your company name will be promoted via news print, radio, tv, printed materials, and the event presentation video.
