And the nominees are ...
The 31st Annual Community Recognition Awards will be held at the Cora Harper Community Center, 841 Barstow Road, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Jan. 28. Social hour will start at 5 p.m. The giving of awards and dinner will start at 6:30 p.m.
The nominees for this year’s new category, “The People Choice Award” will be displayed on the Chamber’s website at www.barstowchamber.com on Jan. 20. At that time people may cast their votes online.
Tickets are sold at the Harvey House. The price is $30 for early birds or $35 the week of the event.
Man of the Year
• Cory Baker
• Paul Courtney
• Jeff Eason Sr.
• Reuel Herron
• Charles Mattix
• Kris Okamuro
• Jamar Taylor
• Dan Virog
Woman of the Year
• Ann Eshelman
• Peggi Fries
• Kimberly Hammack
• Ester Love
• Kristi McLand
• Louise Miller
• Nancy Perkins
• Misty Perry
• Joyce Wilston
• Amber Woods
Small Business of the Year
• Barstow Pageant
• Barstow Senior Thrift Store
• Brunners Tiny Time
• Fitness MD
• Elite Air
• Inve Beauty Supply & Salon
• Paul Wilkey/State Farm
• Straw Hat Pizza
• Treasure House Mall
Large Business of the Year
• Burrtec Waste Industries
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites
• Stater Brothers
• Tanger Outlet Center
• Walmart
Organization of the Year
• Barstow Area Chamber of Commerce
• Barstow Clothing Exchange
• Barstow Community Football & Cheer
• Barstow Little League Softball
• Barstow Pageant
• Barstow Senior Citizens Center
• Barstow Senior Thrift Store
• Child’s Play Productions
• Crossroads Assembly
• Greater Hope Foundation
• Just Cruisin 4 Fun Car Club
• Mike Miller Racing
• Rotary Club of Barstow
• Saturday Night Cruisers
• Senior Circle
Man of Continuous Service
• Edward “Chico” Chavez
• Jeff Eason Jr.
• Ed Hignett
• Leonard Purdy
• Mark Sielski
•Andy Ziemer
Woman of Continuous Service
• DeeDe Crigler
• Nicki Bougeois Duarte
• Julia Greer Moreno
• Kris Watson
Best Event of the Year
• 100th Birthday Celebration of the Harvey House
• 7th Annual New Mexico Cook-off & Belen Fiestas
• The Annual Main Street Run
• Barstow Area Chamber of Commerce
• Barstow Pageant
• BCH Barstow Walks Around the World
• Bev Lowry Scholarship
• Christmas Cops and Kids
• Crossroads Assembly
• Healthy Women
• Main Street Murals
• Remembering Our Heros, A 911 Tribute
Up and Coming Volunteer of the Year
• Justina Crigler
• Ann Eshelman
• Anne-Shirley Harpole
• Monica Peercy
• Misty Perry
• Steven Richardson
• Amanda and Georgia Vargas
• John “Tex” Williams
• Miranda Wessel-Allmon
