2011 ANNUAL AWARDS GALA CELEBRATION 
SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2012 - Mirabeau Park Hotel

Gala Table Sponsor/Silent Auction donation form

Gem of the Valley Gala Finalists Announced

The Valley Chamber is pleased to officially announce the finalists for our Awards of Excellence for 2011.  Thank you to everyone who nominated businesses and individuals.  The Awards Committee, made up of former recipients, has reviewed the nominations and after careful consideration, has chosen these finalists in each category:

Small Business of the Year

Fashion Carpets

Independent Wealth Connections

Tracy Jewelers

Medium Business of the Year

Baker Construction & Development Inc.

Liberty Lake Physical Therapy

The BrickHouse Massage & Coffee Bar

Large Business of the Year

KXLY TV

Rosauers Supermarkets, Inc.

Valley Hospital 

Non-Profit of the Year

Hutton Settlement

NAWBO

Valleyfest

Chamber Member Volunteer of the Year

Cindra Shields, Graphic Business Systems

Josh Johnson, Liberty Lake Splash/Peridot Publishing LLC

Rick & Diana Wilhite, Safeguard Northwest Business Printing & Promotional Products

Community Caring Award

Holiday Inn Express Spokane Valley 

Hutton Settlement

KREM TV

Congratulations also go to the 2011 Harry E. Nelson Citizen of the Year, Chuck Stocker, named as “Community Educator” for his contributions to both the community and the City of Spokane Valley.  Sonya Hutnik has also been chosen as our Ambassador of the Year for 2011.  These and the winner in each category for the Awards of Excellence will be announced at the Gem of the Valley Gala on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at the Mirabeau Park Hotel.  At 6 PM sharp, the Gala will get underway with a social hour and silent auction.  A first-class dinner will be served by the staff of the Mirabeau Park Hotel, again the setting for the GEM OF THE VALLEY GALA.  Dinner will be followed by the Awards of Excellence, and dancing will round out this special evening.  Last year this event was sold out, so don’t wait to get your tickets.  Reserve your table for 8 or individual tickets here.

The Mirabeau Park Hotel is offering a SPECIAL GALA PACKAGE that includes a premium or executive room with breakfast for two the next morning in the MAX for ONLY $59.00 plus taxes.  Call 509-924-9000 and ask for the "CHAMBER GALA" rate.

Silent Auction Donations are still being sought from Valley Chamber members.  By donating an item, your name will be in front of two to three hundred people, while you contribute to the success of the event.  Contact Marcy Thomas at 509-714-7718 for more information.

Thank you to our Major Sponsors for their support of this important event!!!

Diamond Sponsor – Numerica Credit Union

Sapphire Sponsor – Avista, Banner Bank, Modern Electric Water Co.

Emerald Sponsor – Graham Construction and Management, Inc., Greenstone Corp., Valley Hospital - Emerald Sponsor

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