2007 Goleta's Finest Winners Announced

The 2007 Goleta's Finest Awards Winners have been announced! Goleta's Finest is a 59-year old tradition honoring remarkable individuals whose contributions have enhanced the Goleta community.

The awards recipients will be honored with a formal celebration on Thursday, April 12th at the elegant Bacara Resort & Spa. During the cocktail hour, guests may bid on items in a silent auction benefiting the Goleta Education Foundation. Later in the evening a live auction will be held to benefit Computers for Families, the Goleta Education Foundation, and the Goleta Valley Chamber of Commerce. Dinner, the awards ceremony, and dancing to live entertainment featuring Konrad Kono will follow.

The 2007 Goleta's Finest winners are:

• Patricia Weeks, Woman of the Year
• Denny Franks, Man of the Year
• Dan Cooperman, Educator of the Year
• Brent Elder, Educator of the Year
• Bob Yost, Human Services Professional of the Year
• Duy Nguyen, Student of the Year
• Leslie Lund, Volunteer of the Year
• SBParent.com, Small Business of the Year
• Business First National Bank, Large Business of the Year

The cost to attend Goleta's Finest is $125 per person, or $1000 per table of eight. Tickets may not be purchased at the door, so contact the Goleta Valley Chamber of Commerce at (805) 967-2500 or email anna@goletavalley.com in advance to secure your seats!

The 2007 Goleta's Finest awards ceremony is sponsored by the Goleta Valley Chamber of Commerce and Bacara Resort & Spa.