All invited to Chamber Awards Banquet

The Chamber of Commerce Installation and Awards Banquet is coming up next weekend; but before then, there will be a Chamber Luncheon on Wednesday, March 9, at 11:30 a.m. in the City Multi-purpose Room. The special speaker will be Canyon Lake Mayor Tim Brown, who will introduce new City Manager Aaron Palmer.

Cost of lunch is $8, with food provided by Sports Stop and The Cup Above. Reservations are suggested by calling the Chamber office at 951-244-6124.

Canyon Lakers are invited to attend the Canyon Lake Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Banquet next Friday, March 11, at 6 p.m. in the Holiday Bay Room at the Lodge. It will be a special evening to recognize the winners of the Community Awards and to welcome a new board of directors for the Chamber of Commerce.

Advanced tickets are $45 per person, available by contacting Chamber Director Alison Burrafato at 951-244-6124 or canyonlakechamber@outlook.com.

Every year the Chamber begins accepting nominations for Community Awards in January. Community Award winners to be recognized are as follows:

• The Family Matters Club is Organization of the Year. This award is for a nonprofit organization whose programs have made a positive impact on the community.
• Sosy Robinson is Citizen of the Year. This award is for an individual who has enhanced the quality of life in Canyon Lake through outstanding community involvement.
• George Middle is Volunteer of the Year. This award is for an individual who has made a significant difference to the community through volunteerism.
• Katlyn Edwards is Youth of the Year. This award recognizes a Canyon Lake student who has exhibited academic excellence while being involved in the community and participating in school activities.
• The Sport Stop Pub & Grill and owners Pete and Ria Riley are Business of the Year. This award is for a Chamber member that provides exemplary customer service and superior products while supporting the Canyon Lake business community.

Additional information about these honorees can be found in the February 26 issue of The Friday Flyer.