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.   

Join us this November as we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of this annual Signature Event and Congratulations to all our honorees! 

GILBERT INDEPENDENT/INDEPENDENT NEWSMEDIA
Young Hero Award - Shandiin Harrison
Beautification Award - Verde at Cooley Station Murals Project
Geneva Clay Community Volunteer - Deb Carr

GILBERT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Spirit of Business Award - Colair Beauty Lounge & Med Spa, accepted by Co-Owners Rich Ganley  & Dallas Sloan
Visionary Award - Kayla Kolar, House of Refuge
Leon Uhlhorn Chairman's Award presented by Strong Tower Insurance - Adam Baugh,
Withey, Morris, Baugh
 

TOWN OF GILBERT
​Employee of the Year - Chaveli Herrera, Town Clerk
Municipal Volunteer of the Year - Kathy Tilque, Gilbert Advocacy Center Foundation
Tim Dorn Public Safety Award - Gilbert Police & Fire Department Wellness Teams accepted by: Mike Angstead, Josh Ehrman, McKay Lauritzen, Candice Roman, Jodi Spargo, Dave Switzer, and Mark Worden

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.