24th Annual Gilbert Community Excellence Awards
Sponsored by APS, this formal evening is filled with celebration as attendees honor those in the community who have excelled in the areas of business, education and community involvement. A partnership between the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, Gilbert Public Schools, Higley Unified School District, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Gilbert charter schools, the Town of Gilbert and Community Impact Newspaper, the evening is truly a community event!
This event features Gilbert's Culinary Showcase with samplings provided by some of your local, favorite restaurants. A cash bar will be available for the purchase of soda, beer, and wine.
**Please note, the event will not include an intermission this year. The Culinary Showcase will only be open from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Please take this opportunity to enjoy dinner and dessert samplings. The coffee station and cash bar will be open throughout the program.
2019 Award Recipients
Town of Gilbert
Tim Dorn Public Safety Award
Officer Ed Morales
Municipal Employee of the Year Award
Eugene Mejia
Municipal Employee of the Year Award
Eric Jensen
Municipal Volunteer of the Year Award
Larry McDonald
Gilbert Public Schools
Dr. Wally Delecki Educator of the Year Award
Tanecia Cornwall-Elysee
Mrs. Sharon Orr Support Staff of the Year Award
Veronica Duran
Mrs. Sheila Rogers Uggetti Volunteer of the Year Award
Steven Weigley
Higley Unified School District
Educator of the Year Award
John Burke
Support Staff of the Year Award
Lisa Simmons
Volunteer of the Year Award
Carrie Ware
Charter Schools
Educator of the Year Award
Katie Bradley - Leading Edge Academy
Support Staff of the Year Award
Carey Paulo - American Leadership Academy
Volunteer of the Year Award
Ben Whitworth- American Leadership Academy
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Educator of the Year Award
Patrick Michael Finn
Employee of the Year Award
Kathy Crossley
Community Awards (Community Impact Newspapers)
Beautification Award
Hale Centre Theatre
Geneva Clay Community Volunteer
Wally Delecki
Young Hero Award
Campbell Faulkner
Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
Spirit of Business Award
Rayhons Financial Solutions
Visionary Award
Heritage Center
Leon Uhlhorn Chairman's Award
Katie Prendergast
The Leon Uhlhorn Chairman's Award is presented by
Martin Uhlhorn and Strong Tower Insurance Group
Event Sponsors
Date and Time
Tuesday Sep 24, 2019
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM MST
Location
Colby Falls by Wedgewood Weddings
4635 E. Baseline Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Fees/Admission
General admission: $55*
*Add $10/person when registering after September 13, 2019
Reserved Table for 8: $440
Reserved seating only; no sponsorship.
Sponsored Table for 8: $600
Sponsored table includes reserved seating for 8, sponsor's name on event program, logo on reserved table signage, and priority placement within area of other sponsored tables.
Contact Information
Annette Sellers
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