Modesto Chamber Gala 2019
By Chris Murphy
It was a night of celebrating local business at the 2019 Modesto Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Gala. It is so very important that we are all champions of doing business locally. It doesn’t mean that we just avoid online shopping but it means that we are there advocating for local business, fighting for city ordinances and investments that drive local business.
There are so many local companies that give their time and resources to make our community better, and this annual event is a great way to honor them.
The evening was filled with tasty food from local restaurants like Tresetti’s, Galletto, Green’s on 10th, Papapavlos, Orient House, Rodin Farms, La Perla Tapatia, and My Chef Catering, Nothing Bundt Cakes and the Doubletree. Music was provided by Dave Dow and the Sensations.
Here are the winners of the evening honors
Ted Shields Welcome Team Member
Bob Searls
Vera Girolami Ambassador of the Year
Bill Robinson and Brian McDermott
Non Profit of the Year
Modesto Police Officers Association
Small Business of the Year
Get Fit
Leadership Modesto Graduate of the Year
Kirstie Boyett
Excellence in Education Award
Judie Piscatello
Distinguished Service Award
Marian Kaanon
Chamber Member of the Year
Sysco of Central California
Pinnacle Achievement Award
Jeff Denham
