LEWISTON, NY - The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor ten businesses and individuals at the Annual Chamber Awards Gala on Friday, May 17th at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston. The annual awards gala includes an evening of live music, silent auction, wine on table donated by local
wineries and businesses and hors d'oeuvres followed by a sit down dinner and
awards program. Tickets are available through the Chamber office (895 Center
Street, Lewiston) at $85 per person.

The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor ten businesses and/or individuals in the following categories:

§  Lewiston Business of the Year  - Brickyard BBQ & Pub / Tin Pan Alley

§  Youngstown Business of the Year -  Melloni's Market Place

§  Sanborn Business of the Year -  Wendt's Propane and Oil

§  Ransomville Business of the Year - Fillmore Chapel United Methodist Church

§  Village of Lewiston Citizen of the Year -  Dr. Jerry Mosey

§  Town of Lewiston Citizen of the Year -  Lewiston Volunteers of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center

§  Youngstown Citizen of the Year -  Claudia Andres          

§  Town of Porter Citizen of the Year -William and Jean Siddall

§  River Region Partnership Award - Tedesco Construction Services, Inc.

§  Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Award -Artpark and Company

The awards are given based on leadership, dedication and achievement in the community.  The businesses are chosen by their respective business associations, and citizens by the municipalities.   The Chamber Awards Gala recognizes these businesses and citizens who help make this region a wonderful place to live and do business with.

The Annual Chamber Awards Gala is open to the public to attend. The evening is one of the highlights of the year, held to celebrate the business community and
those citizens who help contribute to the success of the region.  Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available through the Chamber office, by calling 754-9500 ext. 10.