The Gates Chili Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2024 Annual Community Award winners honoring individuals and organizations that have made a significant impact on the quality of life in the Gates and Chili communities. This year’s winners are:
Beautification Award (Chili)
John Gizzi Sr., 3611 Union Street Renovation
Beautification Award (Gates)
Dan Switzer, Keep Gates Clean
Joseph Entress Memorial Award
L. Andrew Evans, Rochester Construction Training Center
Innovative Business Award
Westwood Commons, A DePaul Senior Living Community
Culture and Arts Award
George Eastman Museum Louis B. Mayer Conservation Center
Elisa Martin Outstanding Citizen
Otto Harnischfeger, Executive Director Pirate Toy Fund
Youth Leadership Award
Marissa Hura
Dream Big Award
Corona’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Young Professional Award
Anthony Marasco, Buzzy’s Barbershop
Loretta Simmons Women’s Leadership Award
Arlene Nanry, Story of Hope Hospice Care Home
Special Recognition Awards will be presented to:
•St. Theodore’s Catholic Church (100 Year Anniversary)
•Gates Volunteer Ambulance (60 Year Anniversary)
•Lions Club of Chili (60 Year Anniversary)
•Garden Factory (50 Year Anniversary)
•Savastano’s Bakery & Pizzeria (50 Year Anniversary)
The Awards Gala Dinner will be held on Wednesday, October 23, at Jack’s Place at Chili Country Club, 760 Scottsville-Chili Road, Scottsville. Registration and networking begin at 5:30 p.m. with seating for dinner at 6:15 p.m. Tickets are priced at $35 per person.
To make dinner reservations, register online on the chamber website at http://www.gcchamber.com.
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