Chamber announces 2021 ​Chair's Awards of Excellence

As is tradition for the Oxnard Chamber of Commerce, the outgoing Chair of the Board is given the opportunity to bestow some discretionary awards each year at the organization's Annual Meeting, which being presented virtually on Thursday, January 21, 2021.

We have been through a year like none other and these awards are honoring some very deserving people and organizations.

Here is the list of awardees selected by 2020 Chamber Chair Celina Zacarias, Senior Director of Community and Government Relations for California State University Channel Islands:

• St. John’s Regional Medical Center (pictured above) – For the dedication of our healthcare workers at our local hospital who continue to work tirelessly through the global pandemic;
• Economic Development Collaborative – For its invaluable guidance in helping our local businesses navigate and interpret the ever-changing COVID-19 guidelines and funding opportunities;
• Del Monte Fresh Produce – It’s not just about doing business in our community; it’s about being part of our community, especially in time of need. This is the core value of Del Monte’s commitment to our community. In 2020, they donated an excess of 6 million pounds of food to local food drives.
• Kristin Decas, CEO and Director of The Port of Hueneme – For exemplary leadership in the midst of a worldwide healthcare emergency; Kristen has been at the helm ensuring that businesses at The Port of Hueneme are following all COVID guidelines to ensure employee safety while keeping cargo moving.
• Food Share of Ventura County – For its incredible work in ensuring no one goes hungry during this pandemic. The staff has done an amazing job of partnering with numerous organizations throughout the county to increase the number of local food distribution centers.
• Patricia Serrato, Community Volunteer – Patricia is a great example of what community is all about. She is a tireless volunteer at various food distribution sites in Oxnard and, as a 30+ year employee of Boskovich Farms, she has helped secure vegetables from her employer for distribution to our community.

Please join us in honoring these outstanding organizations and individuals at the Chamber's 2021 Annual Meeting this Thursday, January 21 at 1:00 pm. Click here to register for the virtual event.