24th Annual Gilbert Community Excellence Awards

Sponsored by APS, this formal evening is filled with celebration as attendees honor those in the community who have excelled in the areas of business, education and community involvement. A partnership between the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, Gilbert Public Schools, Higley Unified School District, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Gilbert charter schools, the Town of Gilbert and Community Impact Newspaper, the evening is truly a community event!

This event features Gilbert's Culinary Showcase with samplings provided by some of your local, favorite restaurants. A cash bar will be available for the purchase of soda, beer, and wine.

**Please note, the event will not include an intermission this year. The Culinary Showcase will only be open from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Please take this opportunity to enjoy dinner and dessert samplings. The coffee station and cash bar will be open throughout the program. 

2019 Award Recipients

Town of Gilbert
Tim Dorn Public Safety Award
Officer Ed Morales

Municipal Employee of the Year Award
Eugene Mejia

Municipal Employee of the Year Award
Eric Jensen

Municipal Volunteer of the Year Award
Larry McDonald

Gilbert Public Schools
Dr. Wally Delecki Educator of the Year Award
Tanecia Cornwall-Elysee

Mrs. Sharon Orr Support Staff of the Year Award
Veronica Duran

Mrs. Sheila Rogers Uggetti Volunteer of the Year Award
Steven Weigley

Higley Unified School District
Educator of the Year Award
John Burke

Support Staff of the Year Award
Lisa Simmons

Volunteer of the Year Award
Carrie Ware

Charter Schools
Educator of the Year Award
Katie Bradley - Leading Edge Academy

Support Staff of the Year Award
Carey Paulo - American Leadership Academy

Volunteer of the Year Award
Ben Whitworth- American Leadership Academy

Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Educator of the Year Award
Patrick Michael Finn

Employee of the Year Award
Kathy Crossley

Community Awards (Community Impact Newspapers)
Beautification Award
Hale Centre Theatre

Geneva Clay Community Volunteer
Wally Delecki

Young Hero Award
Campbell Faulkner

Gilbert Chamber of Commerce
Spirit of Business Award
Rayhons Financial Solutions

Visionary Award
Heritage Center

Leon Uhlhorn Chairman's Award
Katie Prendergast

The Leon Uhlhorn Chairman's Award is presented by
Martin Uhlhorn and Strong Tower Insurance Group