Check out the 2024 award winners.

On Saturday, January 13, the Wickenburg Chamber celebrated the new year at the 93^rd Annual Awards Dinner at Rancho de los Caballeros. 140 Chamber members were in attendance during the evening. Outgoing Chamber Board President Karla Mortimer passed on the honorary cowbell and welcomed incoming President Kathy Clark.

Eleven past Chamber Presidents were in attendance, including Royce Kardinal, Ken Heineman, Jim Hartman, Kristi Henson, Cindy Logan, Jason Rovey, Brenda Hershkowitz, Geri Fair, and Kelly Blunt. Additionally, Mayor Rui Pereira, Councilwoman Rovey, Councilwoman Bratcher, and Town Manager Erno were present.

The following individuals and organizations received recognition:

Ambassador of the Year: Carol Wallace

Outstanding Community Service Award: Freedom Express

Community Angel Award: Theresa Dunn

Tip of the Stethoscope: Lea Way

Tip of the Stetson: Mike Heath

New Business of the Year: Buttermilk & Honey Bakeshop

Best Established Business: Premiere Tax & Accounting Services

Non-profit Organization of the Year: FSL

Educator of the Year: Brian DeShazo, Wickenburg Christian Academy

Trailblazer of the Year: Judy Rice

Woman of the Year: Susan Aspa

Our heartfelt gratitude goes to the generous sponsors who made this celebration possible, namely Serape Bleu, Wickenburg Ranch, Rustic Ranch Senior Living, and Bushel and a Peck Floral and Gift Boutique. We also extend heartfelt thanks to each of our silent auction donors: Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts, 96.3 Real Country, Crescent Crown Distributing, Stewart Hardware, Desert Caballeros Western Museum, U-Haul, Lake Pleasant Cruises, Snap Fitness, Jones Ford Wickenburg, Happy Trails Adventure Company, NRS, Edward Jones, Balanced Life, Sweet Somethings & What Knots, Julie Brooks, Geri Fair, Rancho de los Caballeros, El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, Hassayampa Barbecue, C & C’s Baking Studio, Rancho Bar 7, Onery Hog Barbecue, Double J Court Self Storage, Saguaro Theater, and Kay El Bar Ranch.