Every year the Tualatin Chamber of Commerce hosts an awards ceremony which is a wonderful way to honor the businesses and employees in the area that contribute to our economic prosperity and are involved in the local community, giving back to their favorite charities and non-profits. Back in 2010 I won an award for Outstanding Community Service and it was an honor to be recognized. Here's a photo of the award winners for 2018:
A complete list of the winners include:
- Rookie of the Year – Lalo Contreras, Armor Auto Detailing
- New Business of the Year – NvHolden Photography
- Ambassador of the Year – Ben Ashley, Country Financial
- Chamber Volunteer of the Year – Allen Song, Izumi Japanese Steakhouse
- Business Leader of the Year – Michael Carlson, Portland Badge & Sign
- Spirit of Tualatin – Individual – Jeff Welsh, Tualatin Rotary
- Spirit of Tualatin – Small/Medium Business – Riverview Community Bank
- Spirit of Tualatin – Medium/Large Business – SERVPRO of Tigard/Tualatin
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Lou Ogden, Tualatin Mayor & Resource Strategies Planning Group
In addition to the winners there are many who were nominated that deserve to also be recognized:
- Alec Ramsey, Southwest Office Supply
- Madonna Suever, Extra Touch Events by SkyBridge
- Zeitgeist Academy
- Jackie 427
- Tim Garrett, Matchlight Video
- Debbie Borges, Berkshire Hathaway
- Ryan Miller, Miller Insurance
- Joe Troccoli, McLane Foods
- Cyndy Hillier, Tualatin Together
- Sue Raxter, Paws & Tails Petsitting
- Pacific West Roofing
- Bob’s Auto Café
- CenterCal Properties
- Pacific Foods
- Wilsonville Costco
- Village Inn
There you have it, if you do business in Tualatin then I invite you to consider joining the Tualatin Chamber of Commerce and get connected with business and community working together, it's just a superb group of individuals. To read more details about the winners and nominees there's a nice article at the Chamber site.
