Fillmore Chamber of Commerce Annual Community Awards & Installation Dinner
By Anonymous — Wednesday, March 30th, 2016
“The Ball of Masquerade”
Firefighter of the Year Jason Arroyo, pictured center. Citizen of the Year Leo Vazquez, pictured center. Lifetime Achievement Citizen Ernie Villegas, pictured center New Outstanding Business of the Year Fro-Yo Frozen Yogurt & Treats. Owner Everardo Magana is pictured center. Officer of the Year Deputy Andrew Littlefield, pictured center. Outstanding Community Service of the Year was awarded to Rigo Landeros. Accepting the award was Rigo’s wife and children, Laura Landeros, Christina Bingham and husband Elden, Daniel and David Landeros. Lifetime Achievement Business Fillmore Rentals, owners Jim and Kathy LeBard, center. School District Administrator of the Year Mary Williams, center. Business of the Year Bank of the Sierra, staff pictured center. Student of the Year Mizael Ponce, center. Explorer of the Year Nick Bartels, center. Youth Sports group of the Year AYSO. Pictured are Board members Irma Magana, Martin Guerrero, Ari Larson, Martin Herrera, Enrique Navarrete, Arnold Munoz, Joe Ordaz, Alfonso Romero, Omero Martinez, Frank Garibay, Maria Garibay, Greg Aguilar, Leti Garcia Cedillos, Sergio Lara, Lydia Lara, Yaneli Lara, Willie Diaz and Elisa Carreno. Non-Profit Organization of the Year Boy Scout Troop #406. Retiring 3rd District County Supervisor Kathy Long is pictured with Fillmore Chambers member Ari Larson. “The Ball of Masquerade” thanks to: Master of Ceremonies Bill Herrera; Dinner provided by El Pescador; Dessert Provided by La Michoacana; Music Provided by Andres Magana aka DJ A Boogie. Pictured with the Awardees are guest dignitaries Brad Hudson (Congresswoman Julia Brownley Representative); Das Williams; District State Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson; 3rd District Supervisor Kathy Long; Fillmore City Mayor Diane McCall; and Ventura County Sheriff Geoff Dean. Thank you to event sponsors El Pescador Fillmore, and Bank of the Sierra. A special Thank You to Bill Herrera-State Farm Insurance, KSSP Photography Studios & The Fillmore Gazette, Fillmore Sheriffs Explorer Post #2958, FHS/Interact Club, a Michoacana, Martin Hernandez-for 3rd District Supervisor, American Dream Realty, and Dignity Memorial Skillin-Carroll Mortuary. |