37TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY AWARDS GALA

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Thursday\, October 13\, 2022
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\nBeautification Awards \;&ndash\; \;Town of Gates &\; Town of Chili (one each)
\nRecognizes an individual or organization for new construction or restoration of existing facilities to enhance the area.
\nChili - Chili Fire Department new Firehouse
\nGates - Byrne Dairy
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\nJoseph Entress Memorial Award \;&ndash\; \;Economic Development
\nRecognizes an individual or organization for on-going improvement encouraging continued economic development in the area.
\nAmerican Packaging
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\nInnovative Business Award
\nAcknowledges an existing or recent addition to the business community which has stimulated economic growth and commerce\, with regards to product demand and originality of the enterprise.
\nPure Imagination Cafe
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\nCulture and Arts Award
\nRecognizes an individual or organization whose talents or patronage have strengthened the understanding\, appreciation\, and support of art and culture as an integral part of community life.
\nAdeane Giagos\, American Dance Academy
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\nOutstanding Citizen
\nRecognizes an individual located in or servicing the Gates and Chili area\, who has contributed to the betterment of the community.
\nCarolyn Clark-Showers
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\nYouth Leadership Award
\nAcknowledges a youth group or individual (21 years or under) who lives or works in the Gates and Chili area who has provided leadership in a business or business association\, community service to others and serves as a role model among their peers.
\n \;Malena Juif\, Gates Chili Central School
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\nDream Big Award \;- \;Small Business of the Year Award
\nThis award embodies the Spirit of Innovation-they often start small but DREAM BIG. We applaud the example they set and the enormous contribution they make to our area&rsquo\;s economy.
\nSweet Sammie Jane'\;s
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\nYoung Professionals Award
\nAcknowledges an emerging leader between the ages of 22 and 36 who demonstrates excellence\, creativity\, and initiative in their business or profession\, has a proven commitment to service by contributing time and energy to improving the quality of life of others in the community and serves as a role model both personally and professionally.
\nAnthony Moncada\, Sacred Realm \;Tattoo
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\nLoretta Simmons Women'\;s Leadership Award
\nNamed after the Chamber&rsquo\;s first president\, this award honors women in leadership roles throughout the area who contribute to the betterment of the community.
\nChris Maurice \;
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\nSpecial Recognition Awards
\nGiven to an individual or individuals in recognition for their contributions that make our community great.\n\n

PICS Telecom\, 30 year Anniversary\n\n

Passero Associates\, 50 year Anniversary

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Taylor Heating Inc.\, 75 year Anniversary

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Town of Chili\, 200 Year Bicentennial Anniversary

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Gates FIre Explorers Post 272

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Kiwanis Club of Rochester Southwest

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Bill Gillette\, Town of Gates Historian

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