23rd Annual Community Achievement Awards Finalists Announced
The Laughlin Chamber of Commerce proudly announces that our diverse and dedicated volunteer judges have selected the finalists for the 23rd Annual Community Achievement Awards, to be held at the Laughlin Ranch Golf Club & Spa October 24th, 2020.
Citizen of the Year
Anita Gill
Steven R. Willett
Ardie Lauxman
Kathy Ochs
Connie Davis Youth Citizen of the Year
Destiny Beardsley, Mohave Accelerated Learning Center
Jules Hunter, Mohave Accelerated Learning Center
Madelynn Mac Donald, Mohave High School
Amanda Dulaney, Mohave Accelerated Learning Center
Young Wonder Award
Ethan Fromm, River Valley High School
Mallory Bishop, River Valley High School
Espn Amann, Mohave High School
Vanessa Mejia, Laughlin Jr./Sr. High School
Educator of the Year
Michael Jackson, River Valley High School
David Lipinski, Mohave High School
Jonathan Moss, Mohave Accelerated Learning Center, Mohave Valley Junior High & WAVE CTED
Pat Wolfe, Laughlin Jr./Sr. High School
Lloyd Shires Tourism Award
Richard Bussey, Certified Folder Display Service, Inc. (Posthumous recognition)
Laughlin Tourism Commission
Public Service Award
Lynn Lozada, ICSAVE- Integrated Community Solutions to Active Violence Events
Bullhead City Fire Department
Dr. Michael Cavallaro, Bullhead City Pest Abatement
Brian Williamson, Bullhead City Police Department (Retired)
Humanitarian of the Year
Grace Hecht
Pamela Walker
Karole R. Finkelstein
Maria Pynakker
Entrepreneur of the Year
Cindy Corral, Pizazz Rents and Events
Lora Bruno, Bentley Place Hair Design
Jade Quintanar, TÄSA espresso + smoothie bar
Debbie Hunter, Debbie’s Dispensary
Communications Award
Loke Lau Brigoli, Aloha Entertainment & Sound
Steve LeSueur, The Bee News Media
Kane Wickham, Laughlin Nevada Times
Murphy Broadcasting
Green Business of the Year
Western Arizona Regional Medical Center
Small Business of the Year
Baron Services
Living Waters Hospice, LLC
MattressLand & Furniture
CIT Bank
Large Business of the Year
Sam’s Club
Findlay Motor Company
Dot Foods
Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino
Community Social Service Organization Award
Mohave Sunrise Rotary
ICSAVE- Integrated Community Solutions to Active Violence Events
American Legion Richard Springston Post 60
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10005
Congratulations to everyone that was nominated; you are all outstanding members of our Colorado River Region! Those listed here will receive a congratulatory phone call to schedule an interview via Zoom on Wednesday, September 23rd or Thursday, September 24th, with the judging panel as well as a portrait for individual nominees.
The 23rd Annual Community Achievement Awards will be held outdoors. This year’s event will be held at the breathtaking Laughlin Ranch Golf Club. Tickets for this event are not available. Nominees will arrive sporadically throughout the day to accept their awards and have their photograph taken. Nominees and event staff will follow all COVID precautions set forth by the state of Arizona and maintain adequate social distancing. This event will be announced by Dominic Dragone from Murphy Broadcasting and live streamed with The Bee News Media Company. Stay tuned for more details!
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