2010 Awards Gala
Tickets & Sponsorship Opportunities | Gala Sponsors | Silent Auction | Awards Nominations | Location & Map

PESENTING SPONSOR
The 2010 Fall Awards Gala was held on Friday, November 12, 2010 at the San Marcos Conference Center, adjacent to Embassy Suites. Cocktails and the silent auction began at 6:30pm, and the dinner and awards presentation began around 7:30pm. Many people stayed around after the awards presentation for the after-hours poker tournament.
Click here to see who the award winners were.
Click here to view pictures from the Gala.
If you see one you like, make sure you order a copy from
We would like to give a special thank you to the following people and businesses:
Thank you Clay DeStefano, Central Texas Medical Center, for taking on the role of Master of Ceremonies for the Gala.
Thank you Tabitha Walsh, Special Events Committee and Gala sub-committee Chair, for your leadership of the Special Events Committee and the Gala sub-committee. Thank you for your direction and hard work in organizing and setting up the Gala, and making sure it came together to be such a wonderful and fun event.
Thank you Ryan Patrick-Perkins, individual member, and Lisa Tanksley, TCOR Insurance Management, for serving as Gala sub-committee Co-Chairs, and for all of your hard work in preparing for and setting up the Gala.
Thank you Brandee Otto, Grande Communications, for serving as Gala Auction Coordinator, and for making sure the auction was such a success.
Thank you Michelle Mehrens, Rivers Wanted Photography, for being the Gala's official photographer. She can be reached at 210.273.4256, or visit her website at www.riverswanted.com
Thank you Maxine Schaffer, The Floral Studio, for the beautiful centerpieces. She can be reached at 512-392-4656, or visit her website at http://the-floral-studio.com
Thank you Little Guys Movers for moving all of the auction items from the Chamber's office to the Conference Center. They can be reached at (512) 754-0311 or visit their website at www.littleguys.com
Thank you C&J Greenery for providing the greenery for the stages.
Awards Gala Sponsors
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Silent Auction
Auction Items Provided By:
| Planet K | Diaz Martial Arts | HH Fitness |
| Pappa Pastas | Grins Restaurant | Pennington's Cakes |
| Classic Cuts | Lucky Sailors | Jackson Hewitt Tax Service |
| Ozona Bank | Van De Walle Family Dentistry | Dos Gatos Kolache Bakery |
| CenturyLink | Salvatore Farragamo | Tuttle Lumber |
| Stella & Dot Individual Stylist-Amy Stanfield | Comet Cleaners | Sean Patrick's Irish Pub |
| Three Dudes Winery | Hermax Records | Tanger Outlets |
| Monroe Hair Studios | FlintCo | Brenda Damron |
| Chick-fil-A | Anytime Fitness | Big Un Bassin Adventures |
| Bill & Brenda Damron | Conley Carwash, Detail, & Express Lube | Gill's Fried Fried Chicken |
| Josiesque Designs | McCoy's Building Supply | PuroClean |
| Rivers Wanted Photography | ServPro of San Marcos/NewBraunfels | Seton Medical Center Hays & The Seton Hays Foundation |
| Texas State Optical | The San Marcos Daily Record & The San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce | Tres Hermanas Restaurant & Cantina |
| Mochas & Javas | Central Texas Medical Center | Central Texas Medical Center Gift Shop |
| FedEx Kinkos | Hill Country Humidor | Horizon Bay |
| Kyle Chamber of Commerce | Nephews on the Square | Outback Steakhouse |
| Saltgrass Steakhouse | Smoothie Factory | Arby's |
| Cool Mint Cafe |
Awards Nominations
New for 2010 is the Green Business of the Year Award – which recognizes those businesses in San Marcos that incorporate environmentally sustainable practices into their businesses and the work they do in the community.
Follow this link to view the 2010 Awards Recipients
Location:
San Marcos Conference Center
3101 South IH 35
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