Evan Boyd, Bryan Jones, Julia and Jude Damasco, Andre Franco and Rocky Law, Sam's Chowder House (owners Julie and Paul Shenkman) and Nano's Yogurt Shack (owners Rebecca Seeley and Nano Kavaliku) are among the awardees to be recognized by the at its annual dinner and awards ceremony on Wednesday.
Nine awards will be presented at the event, including the Bert Carli Volunteer of the Year Award, the Bev Miller Civic Achievement Award, the Mayor's Award and the Green Business Award.
While recipients of the volunteer, civic achievement and Mayor's award will not be announced until the event, the Chamber has released the names of the other awardees.
They are:
- Business Hall of Fame Award
Julia and Jude Damasco of
- Lifetime Volunteer Achievement Award
Andre Franco and Rocky Law of
- Green Business Award
Evan Boyd of Allied Waste Services
- Innovative Business Award
Paul and Julie Shenkman of
- Longevity Award
Bryan Jones,
- New Business Award
Rebecca Seeley and Nano Kavaliku of
Emceed by Assemblyman Rich Gordon, the event will also feature President/CEO Charise Hale McHugh's 2012 State of the Chamber Address, recognition of Chamber volunteers and the induction of the Chamber's 2012 board of directors.
The incoming board of directors are:
Sara Watson, Chair
Heidi Kuiper, Vice-Chair
Robert Dragony, Chief Financial Officer
Sheri Olson, Secretary
Additional Directors: Tara Earley, Chris Mickelsen, Rick Ellis, Teresa Adam, Cortney Alifano, Kelly Davis, Wayne Meyer, Tom O’Brien and Ginger Minoletti.
The event is being held in conjunction with , , , Earley & Earley, , the , , and .
The dinner will be held on Jan. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at the Oceano Hotel. Reservations are required. Tickets are $90. To purchase a ticket, contact the Chamber at (650) 726-8380 x 100 or sign up online.
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