Awards Banquet
Buckeye Heroism Award was accepted by the well deserving Firefighter/EMT Danny Hunt & Firefighter/Paramedic Bill Ruehle
Dr. Bob Doster was presented with the Buckeye Citizen of the Year
Dr. Bob Doster has practiced Veterinary Medicine for 50 years here in the Buckeye Valley
Community Service Award was awarded to Roman Comer, serving the community with countless acts of generosity for the past 22 years.
Roman Comer with Deanna Kupcik & Bill Retsinas
Roman Comer with Deanna Kupcik & Billl Retsinas
The Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Award was presetned to the Helzapoppin' PRCA Rodeo Committee. Photoed Tim Grandy and Dorothy Lockard
Wayne Depuy was awarded the Chamber Volunteer of the Year. He graciously has sat "on-call" for events since 2007. Helping out as much as possible.
Bill Retsinas welcoming everyone to the 2011 Award Banquet.
“Buckeye Rocks!” at the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Banquet
The Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce hosted the 80th Annual Community Awards Banquet and Past Presidents Dinner on April 29, 2011. Roman’s Hillbilly Hilton in Buckeye was the location. Roman Comer once again hosted this event on his private property, constructed as a replica of a small western town, and the very popular band “9 2 5” provided music for listening and dancing. This year was also the celebration of the 85th anniversary of the incorporation of the Buckeye Valley Chamber of Commerce.
The Group of Past Presidents and their cake
Mike Nalker, Store Manager of Walmart, accepted the Large Business Award. Walmart consistantly supports the community in many ways including scholarships and volunteer work.
Small Business Award went to Serendra Group Reality, Gerry DeGuzman
Gary Miller was awarded Service Organization Member of The Year. He is part of the core group that chartered the Buckeye Elks Lodge #2686 in 1984. He is truely the heart of the lodge.
The Jail at Roman's Hilbilly Hilton.
Educator of the Year, Lorrese Roer, Principle of Buckeye Elementary School.
Danny Hunt & Bill Ruehl enjoying their meals with their families.