Scotts Valley Community Awards Gala May 10
Tickets Still Available
Join us on Friday, May 10th as we celebrate the leaders in our Community at Roaring Camp Railroads Bret Harte Hall. The space is a 6,000 square foot rustic barn with wrought-iron chandeliers, twinkling lights, and decorations.
Through massive doors, the indoor space opens to a covered outdoor reception area and a beautiful meadow.
The evening of celebration will begin at 5:00 pm with a cocktail hour serving appetizers and a full no-host full bar with wines from Kissed by and Angel Wines and beers on tap from Steel Bonnet Brewing.
Dinner will be catered by Bruno’s Bar & Grill. Cheryl Rebottaro will be returning again as this year’s Master of Ceremonies and Jack Crawford of Music Now will be providing DJ Services. There will be raffle items, and a brief live auction conducted by Chamber Ambassador and Auctioneer Kevin Anderson.
Tickets available at scottsvalleychamber. com.
Opportunities to showcase your business by becoming a sponsor are still available. Contact: info@scottsvalleychamber.com for more information.
Victor Alejandro
Alvin Scarborough Man of the Year
Victor is an Engineering Product Manager at Cisco. He is married, with 3 children attending or graduated from the Scotts Valley Unified School District.
He is currently the Vice President of the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, as well as a Chamber Ambassador. Before taking on the role of Vice President, he served as Treasurer.
He sits on the Scotts Valley Economic Development Committee and is a proxy attending Silicon Valley Chamber Coalition meetings, which includes 18 Chambers of Commerce in the Bay Area. He is also President of the Exchange Club of Scotts Valley, which has been serving Scotts Valley for over 50 years.
Exchange Club annual events include the $500 A.C.E. award for 2 graduating seniors overcoming various hardships to graduate, the Hitchcock Festival, the Blue & Gold Celebration of the Police and Firefighter of the Year, participation in the 4th of July Parade, Adopt a Family for Christmas, and the Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony — a cooperative event hosted by the City of Scotts Valley, Scotts Valley Police, and other Service Clubs to benefit Valley Churches United. He joined with the Scotts Valley Theater
Guild and the Scotts Valley Historical Society to launch the Alfred Hitchcock Festival as the Guild’s annual fundraiser.
He recently joined the Parent Club of Scotts Valley High School and the Community Advocates of Scotts Valley. He and his wife, Angela, volunteer annually at the Fallen Officer’s Foundation. He also leads efforts in his neighborhood to embrace Firewise principles, including 2 chipping events, annually.
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June Barron
Annette Marcum Woman of the Year
une is very grateful and thankful to all those who voted for her for the amazing Woman of the Year Award. She feels blessed and honored.
JJune has resided in Scotts Valley for 25 years. She is a single Mama with two beautiful adult children, David and Julianna, whom she adores. “Growing up with diverse parents of different cultures, I learned acceptance of all people early in life”, says June
June says that her passion is to “serve the Lord with acts of kindness”.
She gets great pleasure serving friends and people in the community. She does so selflessly and compassionately. She loves making someone’s day and putting smiles on their faces.
June says that she is humbly honored to receive this prestigious award.
She would like to give a big thank you to the Chamber of Commerce members, residents of Scotts Valley, and surrounding area.
She also expresses a very special thank you to Brand-di Palmer at The Hot Pink Box and Erin Buchla at Cruise Coffee Cafe. She is truly grateful for these two beautiful and talented women in her life.
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Steel Bonnet Brewing Company
Business of the Year
teel Bonnet Brewing Company is a community-focused craft brewery headquartered in Scotts Valley, CA. It is owned and operated by Susan and Donald Cramb.
The seeds for Steel Bonnet were first sown in Donald’s dorm room at The University of Edinburgh, Scotland, where he and his roommate first brewed beer, with the brewing buckets also serving as laundry hampers.
35 years later, the home brew spark was rekindled, and Donald started brewing again in the garage with his son. After a few years, the idea germinated that maybe they could turn this into a real business, and Steel Bonnet was born.
From day one, Susan and Donald wanted the brewery and tap room to be community- and familyfocused, reminiscent of the local pub experience in their native UK, while at the same time serving delicious American and British Ales. Luckily, Susan and Donald lived in, and have long been associated with, a town and community that they believed would welcome such an endeavor, namely Scotts Valley and the nearby San Lorenzo Valley. After being open for 9 years, this belief has been fully realized. The sense of community, family, and friendship is obvious when visiting the taproom.
As part of their community efforts, Steel
Bonnet has quietly been supporting many local causes. The owners believe this is fundamental to the goals originally set out for the business and are firmly committed to continuing to do so.
Given the success of the brewery to date, Steel Bonnet has recently announced the opening of a new production facility in Salinas, CA, which will allow expansion into broader beer distribution. Their Scotts Valley location will remain at the heart of their operation, including the tap room and the brewery becoming a center for new beer development and innovation.
Scotts Valley Girls Softball Organization of the Year
Scotts Valley Girls Softball’s mission is to teach integrity, commitment, and teamwork to players of all age groups, while developing fundamental softball mechanics, improving player knowledge of the game, and modeling good sportsmanship. Their program provides a foundation of experience that will prepare each athlete to strive for excellence on and off the field.
In 1992, Kelly Weaver took the helm of the Scotts Valley Girls Softball program, building on a foundation established by Michelle Wenger in 1984 and carried on by Berna Bruzzone and Debbie Zanotto. Hailing from Santa Cruz, California, and after coaching at Mission Hill Junior High and Santa Cruz Parks & Rec at just the age of 18, Kelly Weaver’s passion for softball ignited in the vibrant community of Scotts Valley.
Under Weaver’s dedicated leadership, the Scotts Valley Girls Softball program has flourished. The average enrollment each year
is between 150 – 200 girls, fielding a robust 25 teams. Her commitment to excellence extended beyond the local league; in 1997, Scotts Valley Girls Softball formed the Scotts Valley Trouble Travel Ball team (the brainchild of Jerry Lewis), fostering a competitive spirit and providing talented players with opportunities to shine on a broader stage.
Kelly understands that building a successful program is a team effort and is thankful to a supporting cast of others including her Husband Mike, Ed Poston, Maria Gauthier, Dave & Liz Payne, Jeff Liebenberg, the late Jody Jones, and a host of other volunteers. Her unwavering dedication and collaborative spirit have been instrumental in shaping the rich girls’ softball tradition in Scotts Valley.
Her commitment to teaching TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More) and building strong athletic young girls is a game changer.
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Christie Danner Educator of the Year
Christie Danner, originally from the East Coast, relocated to California, completing her middle and high school education in Santa Cruz. She pursued her undergraduate degree in Sociology at UCSB, later augmenting her academic journey with a master’s degree in education and counseling from SJSU. Subsequently, she furthered her qualifications with an administrative credential.
Christie has cultivated a diverse career in education, spanning roles from higher education to K-12. For over a decade, Christie served as a professional School Counselor at Scotts Valley High School, offering support to students navigating diverse challenges.
Transitioning to the assistant principal role two years ago, her leadership has been distinguished by a visionary commitment to nurturing inclusive, supportive environments conducive to student growth and teacher well-being, ensuring a positive and healthy atmosphere for all.
Her leadership ethos is underpinned by a profound dedication to service and positive transformation. Through her actions, she exhibits genuine empathy and responsiveness to the needs of students, educators, and the broader community.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Christie finds joy in her family life. She is happily married with three grown children, who inspire her dedication to education and community service.
KKavin Pugazhenthi Youth of the Year
avin Pugazhenthi is a senior at Scotts Valley High School. He is a performer with the drama department and is performing in and directing the current spring musical.
He moved to Scotts Valley at the age of 9 in 2015 and has changed a lot over the last nine years. He went to Vine Hill Elementary and then Scotts Valley Middle. Over the last few years, he has participated in Mock Trial, Haunted House, and Theater.
He is also a third degree black belt. He’s the president of SVHS’s improv club, Daddy’s Little Meatballs. He loves collaborating with people to create art and comedy.
Kavin used to be particularly quiet and reserved. He’d like people to know that it’s never too late to try stepping out of your comfort zone and try new things. He plans to attend UCSC this fall and hopes to keep performing through his life.
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Keira Mulder
Chamber Ambassador of the Year
Keira has been a Chamber Ambassador since 2019 and is currently serving as ambassador President as well as Secretary on Board of Directors. As an integral member of the team, she balances a full-time work schedule while chasing a very-active 4-year-old. Even while juggling these critical responsibilities and now holding dual roles, her enthusiasm has never wavered.
Throughout her almost 5-years of service, Keira has volunteered her time and co-chaired events for the Chamber such as The Scotts Valley Community Awards & Gala (2020-2023), Cops ‘N Rodders Car Show (2021-2023), and Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival (2021-2023). In addition to those events, Keira has also been an Ambassador volunteer or organizer for ribbon cuttings and mixers for businesses in the area.
When asked about the future, Keira was
quick with an answer. “As an Ambassador, one of the things I have loved is serving our local businesses and promoting awareness to help them grow and prosper. In my dual role as Board Member and Ambassador President, I am excited to craft innovative ways of building business and community relationships. Our residents and business owners love each other, and the joint effort both sides bring to keep this city vibrant and flourishing energizes me to make Scotts Valley the best city in the world!”
Keira is just as passionate about her position as an Operations Manager at EVCharge4U Inc, a Bay Area electrical contractor specializing in electric vehicle charging solutions for residential, multi-family, business and commercial customers. EVCharge4U’s service area reaches into our community and beyond, focusing on helping people make sustainable choices when it comes to powering their vehicles and homes. In her down time, Keira enjoys spending time at home in Ben Lomond with her husband Ryan and daughter Grace.
