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After our traditional December/January hiatus the North Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce resumed monthly luncheons with a celebratory and well attended awards ceremony announcing the winners of the coveted recognition from Chamber members and peers.
This important luncheon was sponsored by the Jonestown Night Sky Advocacy group. David Morley welcomed all attendees from the podium and explained the goals and objectives of the group. They also brought along eclipse viewing eye protection in anticipation of the upcoming April 8 eclipse.
The Chamber requests nominations from our members-at-large to be able to recognize the dedication and service provided to our community for the categories of Chamber Member of the Year, Business of the Year and Citizen of Year. This year we added Non-Profit of the Year for the first time. We also recognize the Chamber Ambassador of the Year.
The first round of voting brought us the following slate of finalists:
CHAMBER MEMBER OF THE YEAR FINALISTS:
Emily Dieckmann- Emily Dieckmann Real Estate Team
Kristal Lassiter-The Beanstalk Consignment Store-
Samantha Norman-Lago Vista Brewery Company-
And the Winner is…
Samantha Norman of the Lago Vista Brewery Company- -Samantha has helped shape the newly opened Lago Vista Brewery into a community center and has partnered with
multiple other businesses to provide outreach and promotional opportunities to businesses that share a passion for our community.
THE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD FINALISTS:
Brookshire Brothers
Darling Art School
Lantz’s Lakeside Plumbing & Air Conditioning
And the winner is…
Darling Art School- As bold and colorful as graffiti art and seasoned with darling aesthetics, the Darling Art School has presented our community with a new appreciation
for art in all sizes from painting rocks to larger-than-life murals.
NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR AWARD FINALISTS:
The Hope Center
The Lago Vista Women’s Club
Northlake Church
And the winner is…
The Hope Center- A Community Outreach organization providing hope, health and healing to our community through counseling, events and educational opportunities.
THE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD FINALISTS:
Barb Coyle
Daphne Zuniga
Jennifer Sandoval
And the winner is…
Jennifer Sandoval- Executive Director of the North Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce, Jennifer is a dynamic leader. She works tirelessly to promote economic growth and
prosperity in the community. Through her strategic vision and collaborative approach, Jennifer has spearheaded numerous initiatives to support local businesses and enhance
the overall quality of life for residents.
The Ambassador of the Year for 2023 is Barbara Shallue
Chamber ambassadors are very important to the administrative function of the Chamber and to the collaborative character required by our members. As an extension of the Chamber, the ambassador is the link between the two parties. Barbara’s eager participation and
friendly nature heighten the positive impact of all our efforts and goals.
The celebratory nature of the February luncheon was enriched by the attendees drumming on their tables in anticipation of the announcement of each winner. Excited applause and back-slapping echoed in the K-Oaks Clubhouse with each announcement.
New Chamber members Kristen Skelly from The Shape Shoppe and Aaron Darling from the Darling Art School both accepted their Chamber member plaques and briefly addressed the crowd.
The incoming Board of Directors and the currently serving Chamber Ambassadors were introduced to the attendees and were received with appreciative applause. There was an overall sense of pride shared by all of us who collaborate and contribute to bringing the awards ceremony to our public.
Thank you again to our luncheon sponsor Jonestown Night Sky Advocacy and door prize donors; GC Plumbing, Boba Bistro and Jonestown Night Sky Advocacy
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