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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.                            

Chandler-Gilbert Community College:
Educator of the Year: 
Staff Member of the Year:

Gilbert Chamber of Commerce:
Spirit of Business Award:  
Visionary Award:  
Leon Uhlhorn Chairman's Award: 

Gilbert Public Schools:
Dr. Walter Delecki Educator of the Year: 
Mrs. Sharon Orr Support Staff of the Year: 
Mrs. Sheila Rogers Uggetti Volunteer of the Year:

Gilbert Independent (Yourvalley.net/Independent Newsmedia):
Geneva Clay Community Volunteer Award:  
Young Hero Award: 
Beautification Award:  

Higley Unified School District:
Educator of the Year Award:
Support Staff of the Year: 
Volunteer of the Year:

Town of Gilbert:
Employee of the Year:  
Municipal Volunteer of the Year:  
Tim Dorn Public Safety Award: 

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.