Orange celebrates community highlights at Chamber gala
Published 12:20 am Saturday, December 16, 2023
Chris Kovatch, standing, presents Stump Weatherford, left, with the Citizen of the Year Award. Weatherford’s wife, Dayle, is pictured center. (Candace Hemelt/The Leader)
Kari Busch speaks to the crowd after receiving the Next Generation Orange County Spotlight Award. (Candace Hemelt/The Leader)
2023 Ambassador Chairman Leigh Anne Harrell presents Derek McWilliams with the ambassador of the year honor. (Candace Hemelt/The Leader)
Kristin Burman speaks to the crowd on behalf of Orange Community Action Association, which received the Nonprofit Community Service Award. Amy Peevey looks on after presenting the award. (Candace Hemelt/The Leader)
Heather Montagne of State Farm was recognized with the Business Community Service Award. (Candace Hemelt/The Leader)
2023 Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman Steve Jones presents Amy Peevey with Board Chairperson of the Year honors. (Candace Hemelt/The Leader)
Stump Weatherford and Dayle Weatherford at The 2023 Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet of the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce. (Candace Hemelt/The Leader)
Jessica Hill, new 2024 Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce chairman of the board, is introduced by outgoing chairman Steve Jones. (Candace Hemelt/The Leader)
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The Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated community leaders and lead volunteers at The 2023 Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet.
The event this week was hosted at the Orange County Convention and Expo Center and included a social time, dinner and awards presentation.
Special recognitions included the Ambassador of the Year, Next Generation Orange County Spotlight Award, Nonprofit Community Service Award, Business Community Service Award, Board Chairperson of the Year and Citizen of the Year.
2023 Chairman Steve Jones also presented 2024 Chairman Jessica Hill with the official jacket and gavel.
