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Through a formal evening event, the Gilbert Community Excellence Awards recognize outstanding contributions and achievements across various sectors, including education, business, volunteerism, and public service. Presented with key local organizations, these awards celebrate excellence and highlight the positive impact of individuals and companies within the Gilbert community. Event partners include Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, Gilbert Public Schools, and Gilbert Independent/ Independent Newsmedia, Higley Unified School District and the Town of Gilbert.                            
 

• Educator of the Year:  Fabio Correa, Spanish Teacher, Modern Languages & Humanities
• Staff Member of the Year, Flavio Ibarra, Groundskeeper, Williams Campus

Higley Unified School District:

• Educator of the Year Award
  • ​​​Primary - Adrienne Raleigh, 1st Grade Teacher, San Tan Elementary
  • Secondary - David Nuttall, CTE Video Production Teacher, Higley High School
• Support Staff of the Year: David Carter, Maintenance Technician, Higley Maintenance & Construction Department
• Volunteer of the Year: Brett Wamboldt, Cortina Elementary

Town of Gilbert:

• Employee of the Year:  Lauren Hixson, Water Resources Manager
• Municipal Volunteer of the Year:  Whitney Connor, Senior, Perry High School
• Tim Dorn Public Safety Award:  Michael Connor, Division Chief of Special Operations

                                The Leon Uhlhorn Chairman's Award is presented by
                                                   Strong Tower Insurance Group
 

                                            The Visionary Award is presented by
                                                                Newman Realty

Once again, we are thrilled to have the Taste of Gilbert culinary showcase, which features samples of the best cuisine and specialties offered by chamber-member restaurants and caterers. This year's participants include:

 Buffalo Wild Wings
 Cookie Co.
 DelChuterie  
 DogHaus Biergarten
 DoubleTree by Hilton Phoenix Gilbert
 Garage-East 
 Native Grill and Wings
 Nothing Bundt Cakes
 Prep & Pastry
Texas Roadhouse
 Toasted Mallow 


When you attend this event, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording may occur. By attending, you consent to such recording media and its release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction, including but not limited to marketing, promotional purposes, publication, distribution, and public display, without further authorization or compensation. 

By attending this event, you acknowledge and agree that the consumption of alcoholic beverages is entirely at your own discretion and risk. We strongly encourage all attendees to drink responsibly, adhere to local laws regarding alcohol consumption, and make appropriate transportation arrangements if needed. The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce disclaims any and all liability related to alcohol consumption, including any legal, health, or safety issues that may arise. Please drink responsibly.