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Pajaro Valley Leaders Honored
The chamber honored community leaders and organizations for their work at a dinner. Here are videos that showcase the winners.
The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce put on its annual award ceremony Jan. 31 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.
The 49th-annual banquet drew hundreds of guests—attendance was up 50 percent from a year ago—for the "Las Vegas Style" event. Several community leaders and organizations were honored for their work in the Watsonville area.
- Man of the Year: Bill Moncovich
- Woman of the Year: Jody Akimoto, president of the county fair board.
- Business of the Year:
- Organizations of the Year: and Watsonville Police Activity League (PAL).
- Event of the Year: 4th of July Flag Dedication.
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Diane and Don Cooley.
Freedom Media produced these videos for the chamber dinner.
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