Redmond, Ore. – Several awards, including Redmond Citizen of the Year and Redmond Business of the Year, were given out during the 32nd Annual Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB’s Awards Banquet & Annual Meeting which was held last Friday at Eagle Crest Convention Center.
The event is held annually by the Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB to recognize the work and accomplishments of people, businesses, volunteers and sponsors in the Redmond area. As an annual meeting of members and stakeholders, it is also the Redmond Chamber’s opportunity to review the year’s accomplishments while looking forward to the goals for 2016.
“This is our opportunity to thank our members and the community at large for an outstanding year,” said Eric Sande, Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB Executive Director. “The Redmond area has always been known for its wonderful citizenry, but it’s also become synonymous with an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit. This event gives the Redmond Chamber a chance to recognize those who personify such a spirit while encouraging others to take their products, businesses, customer service and leadership to the next level.”
Along with recognizing all premier level members for the new year, the Redmond Chamber of Commerce unveiled award winners for in the following categories:
Citizen of the Year: Craig Unger
Business of the Year: Your Care, Eric and Deborah Wattenburg
New Business of the Year: Logan’s Market
Customer Service of the Year: Jersey Boys Pizzeria, Terry Vibbert
Lifetime Achievement Award: Bev Clarno
Ambassador of the Year: Tammi Ford, Avon
President’s Choice Award: Outstanding Community Event – Diego’s Spring Fling Car Show, Pablo Pena and Bernie Delpit
Nominations for each category were accepted throughout December, 2015. The Redmond Chamber Executive Board reviewed each nomination before selecting the finalists. “Once again, the selection process was not easy,” Sande said, “Our members are exceptional individuals and business people, and our citizenry here in Redmond is incredibly selfless with time and resources when it comes to supporting their community.”
Besides the night’s honorees, attendees enjoyed the traditional “mad dash” to the individually decorated tables in anticipation of the giveaways and prizes that made up each centerpiece and place setting. Multiple local businesses sponsor tables each year, which they decorate with a theme complemented by giveaways, games and prizes.
