2019 Year in Review
Winter Gala Community Awards Celebration Our 2019 “ Great Gatsby ” Celebration took place on February 7 and was well received with over 230 community members in attendance . We honored and acknowledged organizations and individuals for their contributions to the community with awards for small business , large business , educator , non-profit , volunteer , hero , and ambassador of the year .
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2019 AWARD WINNERS !
Chamber Ambassador of the Year : Kristina Marshall , Kristina Lynn Photography & Design
Small Business of the Year : O ’ Neill Electric Large Business of the Year : Andersen Corporation
Educator of the Year : Jarl Wilson , 5th Grade Teacher at Lily Lake Elementary
Community Volunteer of the Year : David Ratte , Retired from Navy- Community Member
Hero of the Year : Dan Starry , Sheriff Washington County Sheriff ’ s Office
Non-Profit of the Year : Valley Outreach
About the Program The Leadership in the Valley ( LITV ) program is designed to bring emerging and existing leaders , and consequently their organizations , together who welcome the opportunity to expand their involvement in community affairs and are willing to explore new leadership responsibilities in the community , enhance and grow their personal leadership skills , form beneficial professional relationships , stimulate an understanding of the forces and trends affecting the area , and become involved with a community project .
LEADERSHIP IN THE VALLEY
Mission To engage local leaders and their organizations to invest in the community by embracing our history , community affairs , and current challenges to enrich life in the valley , make our communities stronger and enhance personal leadership skills .
How does the Program Work ? The LITV program consists of a nine-month commitment , one-day a month , with day-long sessions and requires a personal investment to the community and LITV classmates . As part of the program , learners are required to participate in a small community project giving back to the community . The first co-hort will graduate in August ( due to COVID-19 ). The 2020 Leadership in the Valley class will be known as the founding graduating class ! Applications for the 2nd year are now open with a
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