Visalia Chamber Man and Woman of the Year Finalists Announced

VISALIA – The Visalia Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2013 Man and Woman of the Year finalists.

The winners are kept top secret until the Annual Awards Celebration on June 20 at the Visalia Convention Center, and are sure to be one of the highlights of the evening.  The Chamber received many nominations for the prestigious awards, which honor those individuals who consistently go above and beyond to support their community.

The 2013 Man and Woman of the Year finalists include:

Woman of the Year Finalists
Jessica Cavale
Nina Clancy
Marie Espinola
Debbie Gullord
Helen Hurley
Rona Swanson
Debbie Terry

Man of the Year Finalists
Armondo Apodaca
Gil Jaramillo
Justine Levine
Robert Line
Danny Little
Steve Salomon
Ryan Stillwater

The 2013 small, medium, large, agri-business, CFO and Non-Profit of the year finalists include:

Small Business Finalists
4Creeks, Inc.
Gerald Schneider, DDS
The Lockwood Agency
Tropics by Design

Medium Business Finalists
Visalia Rawhide Ballclub
Milan Institute
Prestige Assisted Living
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group
ServiceMaster by Benevento

Large Business Finalists
Butler Manufacturing/BlueScope Buildings North America
Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores West Coast Distribution Center
Pena’s Disposal
Redwood Springs Healthcare Center
Valley Business Bank

Agri-Business Finalists
Farm Credit West
Koetsier Dairy
Lawrence Tractor

CFO of the Year Finalists
Russ Desch, Visalia Medical Clinic
Natasha Nilges, Central Valley Christian
Nathan Hernandez, Visalia Unified School District

Non-Profit of the Year Finalists
CASA of Tulare County
Family Services Tulare County
Hands in the Community
Happy Trails Riding Academy
Visalia Rescue Mission

The festivities will kick off on June 20 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 $70 each, and tables of eight are $520. Call the Visalia Chamber office for more details at (559) 734-5876.