On Saturday, February 23, 2019, the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Awards Gala at Pechanga Resort & Casino. This premier event was a memorable night of elegance and excitement, with over 700 attendees. The evening included dinner, an extravagant silent auction, live entertainment, and an outstanding awards presentation. The Temecula Chamber proudly awarded the following businesses, organizations and citizens:
Bronze Business of the Year – Insurance All Stars Agency
Sterling Business of the Year – Pacific Barcode
Gold Business of the Year – Highgate Senior Living
Platinum Business of the Year – Pechanga Resort & Casino
Ruby Organization of the Year – St Jeanne de Lestonnac School
Emerald Organization of the Year – Animal Friends of the Valleys
Valley Young Professional of the Year – Donna San Miguel, California State University San Marcos Temecula Campus
Citizen of the Year – Kimberly Gerrish, Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center
Lifetime Achievement Recipient – Bennet R. Drake
Ambassador of the Year – Laurie Luitwieler, Alta Pacific Bank
Chairman’s Choice Award – Jackie Steed, Reliable Realty
Visit Temecula Valley Welty Tourism Professional of the Year – Robert Morris
Thank you to the event sponsors:
Title Sponsor – Abbott
Premier Sponsor – Pechanga Resort & Casino
Reception Sponsor – Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC
Photography Sponsor – Southwest Healthcare System
Entertainment Sponsor – 60 Grit Studios
Auction Sponsor – The Law Offices of Rosenstein & Associates
Program Sponsor – Garage Brewing Company
Affiliate Sponsors – California State University San Marcos, Corner Bakery Café, Fabozzi & Miller, APC, Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta, MLC Holdings, Pacific Western Bank, Promenade Temecula, Temecula Valley Hospital, Temecula Valley Toyota, TST Water, LLC
Community Partner – City of Temecula
Community Sponsors – CR&R Environmental Services, Craig Davis Family Insurance Agency, Eastern Municipal Water District, The Law Office of Jeffrey C. Nickerson, Mercedes-Benz of Temecula, Mt. San Jacinto College, Pulido Cleaning & Restoration, Red Wing Shoe Stores Temecula Riverside County Board of Supervisors 3rd District
Media Sponsors – The Valley Business Journal
Audio Visual Sponsor – Stay Way Productions
Champagne Sponsor -Wilson Creek Winery