25th 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 25th Annual Community Achievement Awards, to be held at Aquarius Casino Resort inside the pavilion on November 5th, 2022.
Citizen if the Year
Ellen Brown
Gevey Vaughn
Matt Curtiss
Tom Brady
Connie Davis Youth Citizen of the Year
Azul Perez Garcia: Mohave Accelerated Learning Center
Bryce Merrigan: Mohave Accelerated Learning Center
Espn Amann: Mohave High School
Hannah Leyendecker: Mohave High School
Young Wonder Award
Erika Delgado: Mohave Valley Junior High School
Rosalee Delgadillo: Mohave Accelerated Learning Center
Selah Johnston: Vista Colorado Elementary
Shea Amann: Mohave High School
Educator of the Year
Ava Smith: Academy of Building Industries
Kathy Mack: Laughlin Jr./Sr. High School
Kurtis Nielsen: River Valley High School
Michele Leyendecker: Mohave High School
Lloyd Shires Tourism Award
Dave Heath: City of Bullhead City
Robert Walton: Desert Wonder Tours, LLC
Trina Ewing: Golden Entertainment
William LeFebvre Jr.: Laughlin Tours
Nick Sessions Public Service Award
Alyson Harms: Bullhead City Animal Shelter
Joseph Jackson: Bullhead City Fire Department
Kyle Myers: Searchlight Betterment Organization
Rushaun Walters: Bullhead City Police Department
Humanitarian Award
Brit “Deuce” Brandt
Christie Ball
Jessica Tary
Robert Brandefine
Entrepreneur Award
George Smith: i sharpen shears
Kent Divich: Renaissance Realty
Maurice and Laura Trudell: Riverfront Cottages and RV Resort
Dr. Sheila Barnett: Total Health Clinic of Chiropractic
Communications Award
Dominick Dragone: Murphy Broadcasting
George Simon: Tristate Wifi, LLC
Kristy Prall: Findlay Chevy Buick GMC Community Spotlight
Shauna Cates: Cameron Broadcasting
Business Expansion and Retention Award
Meoni’s Italian Kitchen
Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino
The Drifting Bistro, LLC
Tri-State Community Healthcare Center
Small Business of the Year
Advanced Animal Care
Black Mountain Bistro
Bug Emergency, Inc.
Laughlin Ranch Golf Club
Large Business of the Year
Anderson Auto Group
Golden Entertainment
Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino
River Valley Home Health & Hospice
Community and Social Service Organization Award
Laughlin Elks Lodge #2872
Mohave High School FCCLA Early Childhood Chapter
Rotary Club of Laughlin
Tri-State Athletics Community & Education Stars ‘T R A C E S’
Congratulations to everyone that was nominated; you are all outstanding members of our Colorado River Region! Those listed here will receive a congratulatory phone call/email to schedule an interview on Wednesday, September 21st or Thursday, September 22nd, with the judging panel as well as a professional portrait for individual nominees.
The 25th Annual Community Achievement Awards will be held at the Aquarius Casino Resort. Tickets for this event will be available soon. Sponsorships are available now! Please call (702) 298-2214 for more information. This event will be announced by Dominic Dragone from Murphy Broadcasting and live streamed with The Bee News Media Company. Stay tuned for more details!
