Nominees For 2024 Chamber Award Gala Revealed
Tuolumne, CA – The Tuolumne County Chamber of Commerce announces the 2024 Annual Awards Gala nominees.
The event honors outstanding local businesses, community leaders, and change-makers who contribute to making Tuolumne County a thriving community. Chamber officials tout, “This year’s gala offers attendees the opportunity to connect with fellow business professionals, community members, and honorees.” The awards include Citizen of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Business of the Year, Non-Profit Organization of the Year, Excellence in Government Award, & Teacher of the Year. Below is the list of the top contenders in each category:
Entrepreneur of the Year
- Blake and Jessica Thompson – PennyB’s
- Brooke Battle—Brooke Battle Photography
- Garrett & Conner Wells – Fur Sure
- Jennifer & Joe Webber – Columbia Frosty
Teacher of the Year
- Alia Katz – Belleview Elementary
- Marsha Kremsdorf – Curtis Creek
- Stephanie Harami – Soulsbyville Head Start
- Tamara Hansen – Curtis Creek
Excellence in Government
- David Vasquez – TC Sheriff
- Debbie Bautista – Elections
- Melissa Eads – City Administrator
- Sarah Carrillo – County Council
Non-Profit of the Year
- Nancy’s Hope
- Tuolumne Spay & Neuter
- CalPride Sierras
- FOAC
Citizen of the Year
- Cameron McClean
- Gary Wilson
- Nancy Scott
- Phil Hickenbottom
Business of the Year
- DeMassey Painting
- Local Press
- PennyB’s
- The Bridal Vault
The gala, on November 16, is being catered by Sierra Smoke, bringing local flavor to the event, say chamber officials, and highlighting the accomplishments of those dedicated to enhancing the county’s economic and social well-being. Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased through the Tuolumne County Chamber of Commerce website, TcChamber.com. or via EventBrite Early registration is encouraged as space is limited.
