Published on: 01/22/2026
This news was posted by Bay Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC)
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π 2025 Citizen of the Year Nominees β Announced! π
Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet & Meeting
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Saturday, January 24th | π Ko-Kwel Casino Resort | β° Doors open at 6 PM
ποΈ Event is SOLD OUT β 300+ Attendees
Each year, the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes an individual whose leadership, service, and commitment to the community goes far beyond expectations. The Citizen of the Year is someone who truly reflects the heart of Oregonβs Bay Area β stepping up, giving back, and making a lasting impact.
π We received an incredible number of nominations, and we are honored to introduce this yearβs exceptional group of finalists:
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2025 Citizen of the Year Nominees:
β’ Simon Alonzo
β’ Sam Baugh
β’ Captain John Blanchard
β’ Terry Cheyne
β’ Scott Cooper
β’ Greg Dalton
β’ Anthony Hernandez
β’ Sommer Skogman
π These individuals have shown what it means to lead with heart β volunteering time, lifting others up, and driving positive change throughout our region. Being nominated is a tremendous honor β so please join us in congratulating these community champions in the comments below!
π The winner will be announced live on Saturday at our Annual Awards Banquet, where weβll also honor:
π Business of the Year
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Chamber Member of the Year
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Community Award
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Prefontaine Student Athletic Award
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Presidentβs Award
PLUS, weβll host our Annual Meeting & Year in Review, thank our outgoing Board, welcome our 2026 Board of Directors, and pass the gavel to incoming Chamber President Tracy Pierce, all under this yearβs theme:
π± Stronger Roots = Shared Growth
π Special thanks to our sponsors for making this celebration possible:
π Major Sponsors:
Banner Bank β’ EPuerto β’ Knife River Materials β’ Ko-Kwel Casino Resort β’ Midwest Coast Flooring β’ Pacific Power β’ Pacific Seafood β’ Reese Electric β’ Three Rivers Casino
π Event Sponsors:
Bay Area Hospital β’ Bayside Terrace / Ocean Ridge Assisted Living by Cogir β’ Columbia Bank β’ First Community Credit Union β’ Mariss Stevens β National Real Estate β’ NW Natural β’ Pacific Properties β’ South Coast Family Dentistry β’ Southwestern Oregon Community College β’ Southwest Oregon Regional Airport β’ Wegferd's Printing ππ§‘
#CitizenOfTheYear #BACCbanquet #ChamberStrong #TeamRojo #StrongerRootsSharedGrowth #CelebrateLocal #OregonsBayArea #AnnualMeeting2025 #SoldOut

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