Visalia Chamber Announces Man and Woman of the Year Finalists
VISALIA- The Visalia Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2014 Man, Woman and Emerging Leaders of the Year finalists. The winners are kept top secret until the Annual Awards Celebration on June 19 at the Visalia Convention Center. The Chamber received many nominations for these prestigious awards which honor those individuals who consistently go above and beyond to support their community.
The 2014 Man and Woman and Emerging Leaders of the Year finalists include:
Woman of the Year Finalists
Debbie Gullord
Cheryl Christman
Marie Morrison
Helen Hurley
Debbie Terry
Man of the Year Finalists
Robert Line
Don Ritter
Jody Graves
Sam Sciacca
Emerging Leaders
Ben Filiponi
Matt Graham
Sarah Heaney
July Hong
Steve McCartha
Jennifer Pendergraft
Darcy Stotesberry
Rosalinda Verde
The 2014 small, medium, large, agri-business, non-profit of the year finalists include:
Small Business Finalists
Adventure Park Visalia
Details Party Rental
Visalia Eye Center
Zylstra Automotive
Medium Business Finalists
Milan Institute
Prestige Assisted Living
ServiceMaster by Benevento
Suncrest Bank
Visalia Ceramic Tile
Large Business Finalists
Bank of the Sierra
Butler Manufacturing/BlueScope
Buildings North America
Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores West Coast
Distribution Center
Redwood Springs Healthcare Center
Visalia Medical Clinic
Agri-Business Finalists
Cacciatore Fine Wines &
Olive Oil Company
Farmer’s Fury Winery
Lawrence Tractor
Rabobank
Non-Profit of the Year Finalists
CASA of Tulare County
Family Services Tulare County
Hands in the Community
Happy Trails Riding Academy
Read for Life
Sweet Nectar Society
With just a few weeks remaining, there is still an opportunity to purchase tickets. The festivities will kick off at 6 p.m. with a social hour featuring entertainment, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. and the main event will begin at 8 p.m.
Tickets are now on sale for only $70 each or a table of eight for $520. Call the Visalia Chamber office for more details at (559) 734-5876.