Twilight Gala dazzles
Susan Simmons is ecstatic over induction to the Dayton Chamber Hall of Fame, as friend Alan D and Mary Ellen Conner look on with joy. The Vindicator | Jazmin Morua
Dayton City Manager Kimberly Judge and her husband Rayfield Guidry hit the dance floor at the Dayton Chamber’s Twilight Gala. The Vindicator | Jazmin Morua
State Rep. Ernest Bailes and wife Courtney came to the Twilight Gala with their dancing shoes on. The Vindicator | Ariel Turner
August Blush Boutique received the Retail Business of the Year award.
The Service Business of the Year award was given to BEAR Plumbing.
John Gable with Jelly IT was awarded Chamber Ambassador of the Year.
Jimmie and Samantha Cullars of BEAR Plumbing received the Volunteers of the Year award.
Jimmie and Samantha Cullars prance their way to collect their award.
Dayton citizen Susan Simmons was honored as the 2024 Chamber Hall of Fame Inductee.
The fabulous ladies in attendance joined together to dance the night away on the dance floor at the Dayton Chamber Twilight Gala.
The Dayton Chamber’s Sean Stockard presents one of several awards during the annual banquet.
State Rep. Ernest Bailes congratulates Susan Simmons on her induction to the Dayton Chamber Hall of Fame.
DAYTON – The community came together for a night of dancing, dining, and the opportunity to honor some of the best and brightest volunteers and businesses at the Chamber’s Twilight Gala.
This event has been one of the biggest nights of the year for the Dayton community over the past twenty-three years. It is a night to relax, enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, beverages, dance your tail off and win some awards.
Which leads us to the winners. Congratulations to August Blush Boutique, who was awarded Retail Business of the Year. Service Business of the Year was given to BEAR Plumbing.
John Gable of Jelly IT was named the Chamber Ambassador of the Year.
Jimmie and Samantha Cullars of BEAR Plumbing were also awarded Volunteers of the Year.
Last but not least, Dayton citizen Susan Simmons was enshrined in the Dayton Chamber Hall of Fame for all her hard work and commitment to improving the community in every way she could.
The Gala’s presenting sponsor was Entergy Texas.
The evening’s signature sponsor was Angel Lagoon.
Thrift-Tee and CMC Railroad sponsored the delicious dinner. The beverage sponsor for beer and wine was Rave Financial. Bear Plumbing sponsored the spinning photobooth that caught many memories of the night. Stellar Bank and Arnold Builders sponsored the dessert and beverage. Jelly. IT, State Farm, and Prosperity Bank sponsored the lovely décor done for this event.
Award and silent auction sponsors were Alisha Dale with JLA Realty, The Vindicator, Mainframe 24 Hour Towing, Cardinal Dental Group, Journey Fellowship Church, and The Broken Plank.
The silent auction items were donated by State Farm Juan Carranco, Tire Service Specialist Alberty Harvey, The Broken Plank Sherisa Hoy, Cardinal Dental Group Constance Onemany, Texas Diamond Realty Sherri Schmidt, Bluebonnet News - Vanesa Brashier, August Blush Boutique Gabrielle Keene, Meadow Noyer Agency and State Representative, Ernest Bailes.