16th Annual Poinsettia Awards - 12/13/2012

Ventura Chamber announces the 16th Annual Poinsettia Award Winners!
The Ventura Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2012 winners of the Poinsettia Awards. The awards recognize the best of the best in Business, Education and Government and we are proud to feature the businesses and individuals who made Ventura a better place over the last year.

CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Large Business of the Year - Ventura Townehouse

Mid-Size Business of the Year - Ventura Rental / Ventura Party Rental

Small Business of the Year - RH Wealth Advisors

Young Profession of the Year - Diana Trinh

Non-Profit Organization of the Year - Rubicon Theatre Company

Citizen of the Year - Dr. Trudy Tuttle Arriaga

Jewel Key Award - Top Hat Burger Palace

Innovation Award - Ventura Botanical Gardens

Ambassador of the Year - Yvonne Knepper

City Employee of the Year - Joe Salsedo

Firefighter of the Year - Captain Ben Davis

Polie Officer of the Year - Corporal Dave Ruggiero

Female Student of the Year - Maria Espinoza

Male Student of the Year - Conley Schroepfer

Educator of the Year - Sebastien DeClerck

Environmental Excellence Award - EJ Harrison & Sons, Red Brick Pizza

The Poinsettia Awards Luncheon will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2012 from 11:30am - 2:00pm at the Marriott Ventura Beach. Admission for this event is $40 for members, $50 for non-members. Please RSVP no later than Monday, December 10 by calling the Chamber office (805) 643-7222.

*Optional: Please bring a new unwrapped toy for the Ventura Fire Department "Spark of Love" holiday toy drive to the event.