“A Celebration of Diversity” Business Recognition Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Submit Your Nomination for
“A Celebration of Diversity” Business Recognition
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
During an awards luncheon on November 11th, we will recognize several women or minority-led businesses of merit whose
owners/managers demonstrate a spirit of achievement and ethnic/gender diversity. Please use the information below to
nominate a business to be recognized.
Criteria: Business must be a member of the San Angelo Chamber and exhibit one or more of the following:
* Minority Business (Black, Hispanic, Asian, Female-Owned or Managed, etc.) * Increase in sales and/or unit volume
* Substantiated history as a diverse employer in San Angelo
* Growth in number of employees
* Innovation in leadership or products/services provided
* Positive public reputation and image
* Response to adversity, demonstrating problem-solving ability
* Contributions to community and/or Chamber
Name of Business: ___________________________________________Owner/Manager (if known):_________________________
Years in Business (if known): ________ # of Full-Time Employees ______________ # of Part-Time Employees ___________
In what ways does this business or business person demonstrate any of the above criteria? Please relate your
experience with this business and SPECIFICS for recognition (attach additional sheets if necessary)
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Nomination submitted by: ____________________________________________________ Phone #______________________
Return nomination form to: San Angelo Chamber of Commerce * 418 W. Avenue B - 76903 * Phone 655-4136
Fax Nomination to (325) 658-1110
Email Nomination to phil@sanangelo.org
Deadline to submit nominations: October 10, 2014, 5:00 p.m.
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Help us honor local women or minority-owned
or managed businesses
Celebration of Diversity
Business Recognition Luncheon
Please use this form to submit your nomination by October 10th.
Previous Recipients of the Chamber's Diversity Recognition Award
1999
Rose & Sam Ng - Mathis Field Café
Diana Kirking - Merle Norman & Carole's
Ike Tapia - Tapia Dairies
2008
Rita & Jose Carranco—Celebraciones Bellas
Linda Martin—Linda Martin Photography
Jose Garcia—Julio’s Corn Chips
2000
Robbie Andrews - Strawberry Patches Clothing Store
Henry Hogeda, Jr. - Enrique's Restaurant
Betty Zentner - Zentner's Daughter Restaurant
John Fuentes - Fuentes Café Downtown
2009
Lorenzo & Leslie Lasater—Company Printing & ISA Cattle
Company
Vic & Charlotte Anderson—Angelo Burger Company
Russell & Kristi Reed—Trend Furniture Co.
Roxie Brown—Roxie’s Diner
2001
Rudy Castenada - Area Appliance Service
Henry & Sandra Gray - Gray's Transmission Service
Manuel & Estella Santos - Angelo School & Teacher's Supply
2002
Louis Gomez - Gomez Bookkeeping Service
Manuel Fernandez - Mejor Que Nada Restaurant
Pat Houston-Logan - Thrifty Nickel
2003
Raymond Meza - Twin Mountain Fence Company
Joyce Wilde - J. Wilde's
Rudy Rodriguez - Ethicon, Inc.
2004
Linda Rasor, Loleta Barnhart, Laura Gillis - Barney's Studio
Betsy Lehnert - Halfmann's Cake Cottage
Barbara Riley - Olio, Inc.
2005
Mr. & Mrs. Rodney Mayberry - R.M. Electrical Contractor, Inc.
Darlene Jones & Patsy McIntire - Bug Express Pest Control
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas - RJ's BBQ Restaurant
2006
Rudy & Ricky Menchaca - The Carpet Shop
Lydy Tabor - Tabor Interiors
Robert Aguilar - San Angelo Standard-Times
2007
Amy Atkins - Suddenlink Communications
Susan Ball - City Café and Bakery
Mary Valva - The Glass Prism
2010
Tim Vasquez—San Angelo Police Department
Rick DeHoyos—Rick DeHoyos Law Firm
Kathy Muñoz—KLST/KSAN
Deanna & Stanley Mayfield—Mayfield Paper
2011
A.L. Harrington—Holiday Cleaners
Beth & Michael Martinez—The Venue, Horizon Signs
Joe Ramos—Tejas Manufacturing
2012
Binnie Dierschke - Dierschke & Dierschke REALTORS
Fred Hernandez - AEP Texas
Jose Rivero - Pepe’s Diner
2013
Oscar Casillas - Business Excellence Professional Consulting
Charlyn Ocker - Meals for the Elderly
Eric Sanchez - Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council for the CV