Join the Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce
& Visitors Center  as we celebrate
businesses, organizations, and individuals
for their contributions and support of our community
during our 51st Annual Community Awards Banquet!


Date:  Friday, March 4
Location:  Eola Hills Wine Cellars (501 S Hwy 99W, Rickreall)
Time: 
Social hour begins at 5:30 PM;
Programming begins at 6:30 PM
Tickets & Registration: $40 per person
Deadline for purchase is midnight 2/29/16.


Tickets are $40 per person (includes dinner and one drink ticket).
Deadline for purchase is midnight 2/29/16.
Tickets will be received upon check-in at the event.

Congratulations to this year's finalists!

Business & Organization Categories: Top 3 Finalists
(Note, in two categories there was a tie in the number of votes
determining the top three finalists.)

Retail Services: 
Les Schwab Tire Center
Petals & Vines
Roth's Fresh Markets

Non-Profit or Organization:
Central School District 13J
HALO
Monmouth-Independence Family YMCA
Partnerships in Community Living

Food & Beverage Services:
Arena Sports Bar & Grill
San Antonio Mexican Restaurant
Three Legged Dog Public House

Personal Services Provider:
Ash Creek Animal Clinic
Monmouth Fitness Center
Superior Cuts

Professional Services Provider:
Brandt's Sanitary Service
"C" Cable Realty
Itemizer Observer
MAPS
MINET
Monmouth Power & Light
Oregon State Credit Union


Citizen Award Nominees & Finalists

First Citizen:
Finalists: Pat Jaffer, Lois Sieber, Tom Takacs

Distinguished Service:
Finalists: Moises Ceja, Russ Cooper, Joanne Fuhrman

Junior Citizen:
Winner: Anton Alvarez

Educator of the Year:
Finalists: Buzz Brazeau, Frank White, Dr. Rob Winningham

Education Support Staff Employee of the Year:
Finalists: Patty Bermudes, Nancy Harper, Ryan O'Malley

All winners will be announced at the
51st Annual Community Awards Banquet
on Friday, March 4 at Eola Hills Wine Cellars.
Social hour begins at 5:30 PM;
program begins at 6:30 PM.
For more info, call 503-838-4268 or visit www.micc-or.org.
Thank you to our Banquet Sponsors:

Premier: 
           

Ambassador: 

         

          

Major:

Arena Sports Bar & Grill          Chemeketa  Community  College
Columbia Bank          Edward Jones - Ben Meyer
Independence Cinema          MAPS
MI Rotary Club          Monmouth Business Association
Oregon State Credit Union      OSU Extension Service Polk County
Pacific Power        Partnerships in Community Living
Salem Health West Valley         Western Oregon University