The Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce has selected the recipients for its 2022 Salute to Excellence Awards.
The winners will be honored during a gala celebration at 5:30 p.m. Thurs., Feb. 9 at The Vineyards in Simi Valley.
The recipients are:
• Business of the Year: Logix Federal Credit Union.
• Businessperson of the Year: Josh Alexander of Chick-fil-A.
• Strathearn Lifetime Achievement: Jason Peplinski of the Simi Valley Unified School District.
• Nonprofit Organization of the Year: Sarah’s House Maternity Homes.
• Community Volunteer of the Year: Bill Klepper.
• Emerging Leader of the Year: Maryann Svaglinac of Tierra Rejada Golf Club.
Representatives from the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce board of directors, along with Kathi Van Etten, Chamber president/CEO, carried celebratory balloons as they delivered the news in person to the honorees in a series of surprise visits.
The 2023 Salute to Excellence theme is “A Magical Evening.” The Chamber will celebrate the honorees’ contributions to the community with a magic show where everyone can participate.
To purchase event tickets or to place a congratulatory ad in the tribute book, call the Simi Valley Chamber at (805) 526-3900 or send an email to info@simichamber.org.