GALLERY: Big Orange Awards 2016

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce celebrated people who make a difference in the community at its Big Orange Awards on Jan. 29.

The Big Orange Awards, held at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, included an auction and a dinner. Each award winner gave a speech, and Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn provided some surprise entertainment.

The night concluded with fireworks from the nearby Magic Kingdom.

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Christina Garcia, Energy Wellness Center; Joe Garcia, American Forklift; Mark and Lori Gibson, Matthew’s Hope.

Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn surprises the audience with a performance.

Walt Disney World was honored as the Big Business Member of the Year.

Dorcas Dillard was honored as Ambassador of the Year.

Larry Cappleman won the Sam Hovsepian Award.

The Mary Vandeventer Award - The Spirit of West Orange was awarded to Carol Willard.

Mike Armbruster won The George Bailey Award.

Bread Of Life Fellowship won the Bert Roper Award.

Dawn Willis represents Observer Media Group, which won the Small Business Member of the Year award.

Denise Fisher – Aflac, Pammie’s Sammies, Observer Media Group and Lek Technologies were all nominated for Small Business Member of the Year.

Louise and Gary Cain, representing the Boys and Girls Club, enjoy a moment with Mickey Mouse.

Apple Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. won the Chairman’s Award.

Danniel J. Petro The Bright Future of West Orange Award was awarded to Russ Salerno.

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce celebrated people who make a difference in the community at its Big Orange Awards on Jan. 29.

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GALLERY: Big Orange Awards 2016

Christina Garcia, Energy Wellness Center; Joe Garcia, American Forklift; Mark and Lori Gibson, Matthew’s Hope.

Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn surprises the audience with a performance.

Walt Disney World was honored as the Big Business Member of the Year.

Dorcas Dillard was honored as Ambassador of the Year.

Larry Cappleman won the Sam Hovsepian Award.

The Mary Vandeventer Award - The Spirit of West Orange was awarded to Carol Willard.

Mike Armbruster won The George Bailey Award.

Bread Of Life Fellowship won the Bert Roper Award.

Dawn Willis represents Observer Media Group, which won the Small Business Member of the Year award.

Denise Fisher – Aflac, Pammie’s Sammies, Observer Media Group and Lek Technologies were all nominated for Small Business Member of the Year.

Louise and Gary Cain, representing the Boys and Girls Club, enjoy a moment with Mickey Mouse.

Apple Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. won the Chairman’s Award.

Danniel J. Petro The Bright Future of West Orange Award was awarded to Russ Salerno.

The West Orange Chamber of Commerce celebrated people who make a difference in the community at its Big Orange Awards on Jan. 29.

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