Accepting the Beautification Award for Deukmejian Wilderness Park was Stuart Byles, center, flanked by Chamber Vice President Mike Baldwin (left) and CV Chamber President Mike Riley.
On Thursday the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce honored community members at its annual Recognition Banquet. Those honored were:
Woman of the Year – Donna Libra; Man of the Year – Joe Allen; Business of the Year – RestoKleen; Organization of the Year – Community Foundation of the Verdugos; Educator of the Year – Mathew Schick; Student of the Year – David Green; Volunteer of the Year – Chuck Hughes; Glendale Police Dept. Officer of the Year – Officer Bryan Duncan; Crescenta Valley Sheriff Deputy of the Year – Deputy Vostanik Grigoryan; Altadena California Highway Patrol Officer of the Year – Officer Robert Manzano; Los Angeles County Firefighter of the Year – Firefighter Specialist Joshua Swaney; and Community Beautification Award – Deukmejian Wilderness Park.
Over 100 people attended the banquet, which was held at the Elks Lodge in Glendale.
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By Mary O’KEEFE
Photos by Dick CLUBB
RestoKleen received the Business of the Year Award
Members of GUSD, including CVHS principal Christine Benitez and assistant principal Bill Gallimore congratulate Educator of the Year Mathew Schick (right in glasses)Joe Kroening and Ron Scott were on hand to congratulate the awardeesJoe Allen was awarded Man of the YearFrom left, Tom Loreniz, Man of the Year Joe Allen, Mike Riley and Mike BaldwinEdna Kariniski of the Community Foundation of the VerdugosFrom left, Robin Johnson, Leslie Lesh, Joe Kroening and Ron ScottFrom left, Jo Loomis, Leslie Lesh, Mary Pinola, Bobbie Parker and Teri RiceFrom left, Mike Baldwin, Robert Manciero, Woman of the Year Donna Libra and Mike RileyFrom left, Mike Riley, Educator of the Year Mathew Schick, Christine Benitez and Mike BaldwinChuck Hughes was named Volunteer of the YearDavid Green received the Student of the Year Award, presented by Mary O’Keefe, right, and flanked by Mike Riley, left, and Mike BaldwinAssemblymember Laura FriedmanCV Chamber of Commerce President Mike RileyTom Lorenz introduced Joe AllenStudent of the Year recipient David GreenRobert Manciero introduced Donna Libra
