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Paige Winkler, Lynn Walker Wright, Amy Quesinberry, Jo Barsh and Cyndi Gustafson gather for a photo during the Big Orange Awards.
Stephanie and Jim Zeitschel sported groovy grins during the reception ceremony at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
Jen Friedman, Crystal Bracero and Naomi Montanez Lugo enjoyed drinks and conversation during the reception portion of the ceremony.
Sisters Brianna, Ava and Alexa Maphis enjoyed the reception ceremony before the start of the awards.
Scott and Dawn Boyd got funky with their creative costumes.
Cher Impersonator Betty Atchison, who is one of the top Cher impersonators and tribute artists in the nation, attended the event in full costume.
Kelly and Richard Carbone utilized the photo booth courtesy of Orlando Health at the reception.
Brian Wetzel, president of Orlando Health Horizon West, spoke about the upcoming expansions at the hospital and thanked the Chamber for all of its work.
President and CEO of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce Stina D’Uva shared how proud she is of the West Orange community and its Chamber members.
Former Chairwoman of the WOCC Board of Directors Camille Evans hosted the majority of the awards presentation.
District 6 Commissioner Bakari Burns and Camille Evans pose after Burns accepts the “Chair’s” award.
Joan Bailey and Camille Evans smile after Bailey is awarded the “Lifetime Ambassador” award.
Camille Evans, Commissioner Joseph McMullen and Walter Toole pose for a photo after McMullen was awarded the “Sam Hovsepian” award.
Pam Gould, Lynetta Tipton Steed and Camille Evans pose after Steed is presented with “The Spirit of West Orange” award.
Scott Boyd, Joe Dunn and Camille Evans pose after Boyd presented the “George Bailey” award to Dunn.
Deborah Rios-Barnes presented the “Bert Roper” award to the West Orange Healthcare District.
Lynn Walker Wright, JoAnne Quarles and Camille Evans smile after Quarles was presented with “The Bright Future of West Orange” award.
Sal Ramos, Jo Barsh and Camille Evans pose after Barsh is awarded the “Small Business Member of the Year” award by Ramos.
Naomi Montanez Lugo presented the award for “Big Business Member of the Year,” to Seacoast Bank.
Krista Carter, Camille Evans and Stina D’Uva from the West Orange Chamber of Commerce pose together after the conclusion of the awards ceremony.
The West Orange Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Big Orange Awards on Friday, Feb. 11, at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort.
Chamber members, friends and family gathered sporting 70s inspired cocktail attire to celebrate the accomplishments and triumphs of some of the Chamber’s most admired and inspirational members.
Attendees enjoyed refreshments, delicious bites, a photo booth, complementary merchandise, groovy tunes, a silent auction and more at the event.
Sponsors including Disney, Orlando Health, AdventHealth, Duke Energy and Healthy West Orange were all in attendance.
WOCC President and CEO Stina D’Uva, WOCC Vice President Krista Carter, and Former Chairwoman of the WOCC Board of Directors Camille Evans hosted the majority of the awards ceremony.
Award recipients included Commissioner Bakari Burns with the “Chair’s” award, Lynetta Tipton Steed with the Mary VanDeventer “The Spirit of West Orange” award, Joseph McMullen with the “Sam Hovsepian” award, Joe Dunn with the “George Bailey” award, West Orange Healthcare District with the “Bert Roper” award, Joan Bailey with the “Lifetime Ambassador” award, and JoAnne Quarles with the Danniel J. Petro “The Bright Future of West Orange” award.
In addition, State Farm Agent Jo Barsh was presented with the “Small Business of the Year” award and Seacoast Bank was awarded with the “Big Business of the Year” award.
