On Saturday, February 23, 2019, the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Awards Gala at Pechanga Resort & Casino. This premier event was a memorable night of elegance and excitement, with over 700 attendees. The evening included dinner, an extravagant silent auction, live entertainment, and an outstanding awards presentation. The Temecula Chamber proudly awarded the following businesses, organizations and citizens:
Bronze Business of the Year – Insurance All Stars Agency
Sterling Business of the Year – Pacific Barcode
Gold Business of the Year – Highgate Senior Living
Platinum Business of the Year – Pechanga Resort & Casino
Ruby Organization of the Year – St Jeanne de Lestonnac School
Emerald Organization of the Year – Animal Friends of the Valleys
Valley Young Professional of the Year – Donna San Miguel, California State University San Marcos Temecula Campus
Citizen of the Year – Kimberly Gerrish, Michelle’s Place Cancer Resource Center
Lifetime Achievement Recipient – Bennet R. Drake
Ambassador of the Year – Laurie Luitwieler, AltaPacific Bank
Chairman’s Choice Award – Jackie Steed, Reliable Realty
Visit Temecula Valley Welty Tourism Professional of the Year – Robert Morris