In partnership with Abbott Vascular and Pechanga Resort & Casino, the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted their 50th Annual Awards Gala on February 20th, 2016. Each year the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce honors exceptional businesses, service/charitable organizations, and individuals with the title of Business Service/Charitable, Valley Young Professional, and Citizen of the Year, during the annual Awards Gala. Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce members nominated businesses, and individuals they felt to be outstanding in their service to the community, business values, and leadership.
Winners of the 50th Annual Awards Gala are as follows:
2015 Bronze Business of the Year: Exit Alliance Realty
2015 Sterling Business of the Year: Southwest Riverside County Association of Realtors
2015 Gold Business of the Year: John Hine Temecula Mazda Subaru
2015 Platinum Business of the Year: Southwest Healthcare System
2015 Ruby Service Charitable Organization of the Year: Rancho Damacitas Children & Family Services
2015 Emerald Service Charitable Organization of the Year: Jacobs House
2015 Valley Young Professional of the Year: Emily Falappino, Grapeline Wine Tours
2015 Citizen of the Year: Julie Ngo, Julie Ngo Agency State Farm Insurance
2015 Chairmans Choice: Brian Connors, Southwest Healthcare System
2015 Ambassador of the Year: Liza Vega Tallman, Novell & Novell Counseling Services
Lifetime Achievement Award: Stan Harter
2015 Welty Tourism Award: Gillian Larson, Reality Rally
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Title Sponsor – Abbott Vascular
Premier Sponsor – Pechanga Resort & Casino
Program Sponsor– Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
Photography Sponsor– Southwest Healthcare System
Affiliate Sponsors- Gosch Ford and Temecula Valley Hospital
Community Sponsors- Corner Bakery Café and Mercedes Benz of Temecula
Audio Visual Sponsor – Star Way Productions
For more information about the event contact Director of Special Events, Jennifer Cloud at jennifer@temecula.org, Director of Public Relations, Anneke Peckham at anneke@temecula.org or call 951-676-5090.