Grapevine Community Awards Banquet Presented by Bank of the West
Grapevine Community Awards
Celebrating those who made 2023 a great year!
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Advanced registration is required.Celebrating those who made 2023 a great year!
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Purchase Tickets by January 25th
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Each year the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce takes time to honor deserving individuals from the community and from the Chamber's membership at its Annual Community Awards Banquet. The Awards Banquet is presented by Bank of the West.
The awards include:
Don Ramey Community Spirit, sponsored by Esparza's Restaurante Mexicano
The Don Ramey Community Spirit Award is given to an individual that, over a period of time, has contributed outstanding leadership and devotion to the Grapevine community.
Nominees: Kim Deras, RaDonna Hessel, Kylan Hoss, P. "Dr. J" Theodorou, DMD, Debi Meek, Stacy Pacholick, Haydee Young
Ted Willhoite Legacy Award, sponsored by TLC Realty, Inc.
The Ted Willhoite Legacy Award recognizes an individual that has a lasting personal contribution and an an enduring legacy making the community of Grapevine a better place to live. This award recognizes distinguished individuals who are champions of responsible change, who posses a pioneering spirit, or demonstrates inventiveness to inspire and educate others.
Nominees: C.W. Higgins, Leonard "Junior" Elbert Hall, Duff O'Dell, The Wright Family
D. E. Box Citizen of the Year, sponsored by Joe & Balla Wright/ Wright Commercial Construction
The D.E. Box Citizen of the Year is an individual who has voluntarily and sincerely given of their time and leadership through an overall community development program, working together to improve the economic, civic, and cultural well-being of the Grapevine area.
Nominees: Shirley Roberts, Paul Slechta, Haydee Young
Member of the Year, sponsored by The Wykes Group
The Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year is a business that has exhibited outstanding contributions to the Grapevine Chamber, City of Grapevine and civic organizations during the past year.
Nominees: Grapevine Escape, Hop & Sting Brewing Co., Insurance Solutions USA, Paycom, Texas General Store, Texas Gun Experience
Business Hall of Fame, sponsored by Stacy Furniture & Design
Members of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame are long time area businesses that have made outstanding contributions, not only to the Grapevine Chamber, but to the community as well.
Nominees: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Frost Bank, GRACEful Buys & Donation Station, Weinberger's Deli
Women's Division Woman of the Year, sponsored by Blagg Tire & Service
This prestigious honor recognizes a woman who has distinguished herself through outstanding involvement benefiting the community of Grapevine. The nomination may recognize service from any past years.
Nominees: Cass Clements, Kim Deras, Victoria Wernimont, Janice Kane, Brandi Hodge Villegas, Haydee Young
Ambassador of the Year, sponsored by Grubbs Infiniti Grapevine
This honor is awarded to the Grapevine Chamber Ambassador who was most active by attending Ribbon Cuttings and groundbreakings, introducing new members at luncheons and recruiting new Ambassadors and Chamber members.
Nominees: Cass Clements, Kristin Harmel, Kristen Jarvis
Rising Star Award, sponsored by Magnolia Realty:
This award is to recognize an emerging leader/individual or business who has been an active member of the
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce for a minimum of two years. It is to be presented to recognize their actions and activities that consistently exemplify enthusiasm, commitment, professionalism and leadership. Their contribution to the future of the Chamber and community is evident even in the short time they've been a part of this organization and they encourage others to become involved through their example.
Nominees: Jason Allen, Cass Clements, Kristina Davis, Pedro Gonzalez, Robin Grist, Julia Pesqueda, Jon Powell, Jennifer Stubbeman, Ryan Tiglas, Renee Townsend
Organization of Excellence, sponsored by Silver Oak Commercial Realty, LLC
This award was created to recognize organizations within the Chamber or Grapevine area who help those in need or provide outstanding support to the community. It can include charity groups or recognized business groups. The nominees are organizations that over a period of time have contributed outstanding leadership and devotion to the community.
Nominees: 6 Stones, AMBUCS of Grapevine, GRACE, Grapevine Police Department Community Outreach Center, Grapevine Rotary Club.
All award winners are selected via secret ballot by the Grapevine Chamber Board of Directors, as well as past award winners.
Grapevine Community Awards Banquet Pr...
Date and Time
Thursday Feb 1, 2024
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM CST
6:00 p.m. Doors Open, Cash Bar
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Location
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
1501 Gaylord Trail
Grapevine, TX 76051
Fees/Admission
$75 per person
$600 (1) Reserved table of 8
RSVP by Jan 25th
Individual tickets and reserved sponsor tables of 8 can be purchased online or by calling the Chamber office during business hours at
Contact Information
(817) 481-1522
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