
Before the event started, the Chamber’s presidential gavel was passed from Tyler Benting to Bill Byford who will serve this year.
Over 300 people attended the night enjoying the theme of riverboat gambling with food, music provided by the Yarborough Band, dancing and St. Clair winery providing cocktails.
This year’s award recipients were:
The Outstanding Citizen of the Year went to Paul Sanchez.
The top Businessperson of the Year for 2016 was Florent Lescombs of St. Clair winery.
The top New Business of the Year was Understandable Insurance.
The top Agribusiness Person of the year went to County Extension Agent Jack Blandford.
And the top Education Person of the Year was Deming High School teacher and math department chair Caleb Kartchner.
Dona Irwin, Former N.M. Representative District 32 was also honored for her years of service to the area in Santa Fe.