Contact
Michelle Talley
Telephone
(702) 298-2214
Email
Michelle@laughlinchamber.com
Website
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 event will broadcasted LIVE with The Bee News Media Company.
And check back Tuesday, November 8th for the winners photos!
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:
Citizen of the Year Award
Connie Davis Youth Citizen of the Year Award
Educator of the Year Award
Lloyd Shires Tourism Award
Nick Sessions Public Service Award
Business Expansion and Retention Award
Small Business of the Year Award
Large Business of the Year Award
Veteran Special Recognition Award
JP Hassett & Co.
Printed Media
@News West Publishing
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
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.