The Early Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Banquet Saturday night at the Agave Event Center. The Groovy Gala was a 1970s disco themed event, and at the end of the night Dion White was recognized at Citizen of the Year.

The following awards were presented during the event:

Board Member of the Year – Juan Ozuna
Ambassador of Year – Ryan Soto
Educator of Year – Darcy Stockman
Newcomer of Year – Pogue Farms
Non Profit of Year – Center for Life Resources
World of Difference Award – Smile Doctors
Public Servant of the Year – Sgt Jose Contreras
Health Care Worker of the Year – Sabrina Quinn
Business of the Year – Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Citizen of the Year – Dion White