30th Annual Gilbert Community Excellence Awards (CHAMBER)

About this event

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 Display

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, PLC

GILBERT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Dr. Walter Delecki Educator of the Year

(Primary) - Tatum Gosch, 4th Grade Teacher, Finley Farms Elementary School

(Secondary) - Stephanie Cavalletto, Special Education Teacher, Highland Junior High School

Mrs. Sharon Orr Support Staff of the Year - Francia Ward, Career Specialist, Highland High School

Mrs. Sheila Uggetti Volunteer of the Year - Elizabeth Reich, Volunteer, Sonoma Ranch Elementary

HIGLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

Educator of the Year

(Primary) - Samantha Ganshirt, Kinder Prep Teacher, Sossaman Early Childhood Development Center

(Secondary) - Alexis Murphy, 7 th Grade Math Teacher, Sossaman Middle School

Support Staff of the Year - Danzig Stevens, IT User Support Technician, Power Ranch Elementary School

Volunteer of the Year - Rochelle York, Bridges Elementary PTO Executive VP

CHANDLER GILBERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Educator of the Year - Michael Ceschiat, Residential Faculty/Sculpture & Ceramics Lead

Staff Member of the Year - Beatriz Cruz, Program Coordinator, Mortuary Science

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 a ccepted 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.