25th Annual Community Achievement Awards Top 4 Finalists

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November 04, 2022
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Michelle Talley
Telephone
(702) 298-2214
Email
Michelle@laughlinchamber.com
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 3, 2022
 
25th Annual Community Achievement Awards Top 4 Finalists

CITIZEN OF 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
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
Robert Walton: Desert Wonder Tours, LLC
Dave Heath: City of Bullhead City
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
River Valley Home Health & Hospice
Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino
 
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"
 
(Live Stream available Nov. 5th beginning at 5:30PM MST)
 
This year's event will be held at: Aquarius Casino Resort, upstairs in the Pavilion.
 
This event will broadcasted LIVE with The Bee News Media Company.
 
The 25th Annual Community Achievement Awards is coming to you 100% LIVE from Murphy Broadcasting Bullhead City & Dominick Dragone.
 
Head shots and LIVE event photos by: Nickey's Photo Creations.
Check out the Top 4 Finalists headshots here: https://nickeysphotocreations.pixieset.com/2022caa/
And check back Tuesday, November 8th for the winners photos!
 
WE ACCEPT NOMINATIONS YEAR-ROUND! NOMINATE NOW FOR 2023: https://laughlinchamber.com/chamber-annual-events/
 
DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A CAA JUDGE FOR 2023?
If you would like to become a judge for the 2023 Community Achievement Awards, please contact Jackie by email at jackie@laughlinchamber.com or call (702) 298-2214 ext. 1

Your Generous 2022 Sponsors:

Connie Davis Youth Citizen of the Year Award

Young Wonder Award

Educator of the Year Award

Nick Sessions Public Service Award

Humanitarian Award

Entrepreneur Award

Communications Award

Business Expansion and Retention Award

Small Business of the Year Award

Large Business of the Year Award
Community and Social Service Organization Award
Laughlin Rotary Club
 
Veteran Special Recognition Award
JP Hassett & Co.
 
Spirit of the Colorado River Award
MattressLand & Furniture - Fort Mohave

Spirit of Arizona Award
Bullhead Area Chamber of Commerce

Spirit of Nevada Award
Aquarius Casino Resort

Printed Media
@News West Publishing

Centerpieces
Laughlin River Tours, @McCormick Construction, The Event Station

The official judges for the 25th Annual Community Achievement Awards are as follows:

Head Judge
Matt Laughlin, COO
Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort & Casino

Representing Nevada
 
A’lonn Bilbray, Supervisor
Clark County Parks & Recreation

Richard Leivas, Director of Hotel
Harrah’s Hotel Casino Resort

Gino Briscoe, Sergeant
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Representing Arizona

John Hassett, Manager
Desert Lawn Funeral Home

Carolyn Stewart, Superintendent
Bullhead City School District #15

Todd Levitt, Realtor
Black Mountain Valley Realty

Read this press release in your browser: https://conta.cc/3FG4g35

See everyone tomorrow!!
 
And please remember to stay safe. Plan a ride if you plan to drink or visit the friendly hotel staff at the Aquarius to get a room. Because breakfast in a resort is nicer than breakfast in jail! Your loved ones will thank you.
Contact:
Michelle Talley
michelle@laughlinchamber.com, 702-298-2214 ext 3