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Paul McNamara, left, Michelle McNamara, center, and Raymond Reed represented Reed Nissan at the Big Orange Awards on Friday, Feb. 3.
Florence Galbraith, Stephanie Abel, Kim Minichiello, Elizabeth McKinney and Mary Keating socialized during the cocktail hour.
Kathleen Roat and her husband George enjoyed cocktail hour before the Big Orange Awards ceremony got underway.
Yomaris Lopez, Juan Martinez, Angel Soto and Pamela Montes snacked on fruits and cheese during cocktail hour.
Bill Asma, center, poses with two ladies in red - Mary Beth Asma, right, and Julie Kleffel.
Former Orange County Commissioner Scott Boyd, left, and Oakland Mayor Kathy Stark, right, caught up with John Rinehart, one of the Big Orange Award winners.
Many city officials attended the Big Orange Awards on Friday, Feb. 3, including Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn, left, and Oakland Mayor Kathy Stark.
Chamber President Stina D’Uva presented the 2017 Chairman Keith Bradford a blue orange in recognition of the chamber’s 45th anniversary.
Chamber Chairman Keith Bradford spoke about the Chamber’s upcoming year during the awards ceremony.
The Chamber’s 2016 Chairman Rob Maphis, right, presented the Big Orange Awards on Friday, Feb. 3.
Kathleen Roat, center, received the Ambassador of the Year award. This award recognizes someone who shows dedication and service to the Chamber.
The University of Central Florida received the Chairman’s Award. Kim Hardy accepted the award on behalf of the school.
Having flown in from Washington D.C. on Friday afternoon, Congressman Daniel Webster arrived at the Big Orange Awards ceremony just in time to receive the Danniel J. Petro - “The Bright Future of West Orange” Award.
Eva Tukdarian, CFO with Dr. Phillips Chairities, received the Mary VanDeventer - “The Spirit of West Orange” Award.
John Rinehart, right, received the Sam Hovsepian Award. This award is given to a man who goes above-and-beyond in service to the community.
Mary Keating, co-chairman of the Winter Garden Art Association’s board of directors, received the Bert Roper Award during the ceremony.
The George Bailey Award was given to Reed Nissan, which was accepted by the Reed Nissan owner, Raymond Reed.
The Small Business Member of the Year award was given to Aflac’s Denise Fisher, right.
The final award of the evening - the Big Business of the Year award - was given to Manheim Orlando.
Mark and Arden Griffith and Matt and Teresa McGrew enjoyed catching up during the cocktail hour.
Nate Passafume, Holly Strout and Rick and Shari Smith roamed and socialized at the cocktail hour.
Ashley, Kathryn and Timothy Keating and Jordan Lewis were excited to be at the event.
Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson, Marilyn Johnson, Winter Garden Mayor John Rees and Linda Rees all attended the Big Orange Awards.
Laura Brown, Pat Brown and Jeanne Ford had a great time socializing during cocktail hour.
Rob and Suzanne Maphis and Julie and Mark Marsh perused the silent auction items.
Oakland town staff members joked around with props in the photo booth. From left: Town Manager Dennis Foltz, Commissioner Sal Ramos and Commissioner Rick Polland.
Heather Fraga and Lisa Bennett were happy to be at the Big Orange Awards.
WEST ORANGE Various members of the West Orange community enjoyed an evening at Disney’s Contemporary Resort for the West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s annual Big Orange Awards on Friday, Feb. 3. The evening is meant to recognize community members, businesses and elected officials who are involved with the Chamber and help make a difference in the community every day. Guests in attendance enjoyed a cocktail hour, dinner, and a silent auction. They also cheered on their peers who won awards during the ceremony.
Contact Brittany Gaines at [email protected] and Danielle Hendrix at [email protected].
