The Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce proudly announced the winners of the 2025 Annual Awards during a prestigious luncheon held on March 6, 2025, at the Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Carrollton and Carrollton Conference Center. This highly anticipated event celebrated outstanding businesses, leaders, and first responders who have demonstrated exceptional service, innovation, and dedication to the Metrocrest community.
The event was presented by Centurion American, with additional generous support from our Gold Sponsor and Silver Sponsors. The Chamber extends sincere appreciation to the Award Sponsors, who made this event possible and helped recognize these incredible individuals and organizations.
2025 Award Winners
- Milburn Gravley Citizen of the Year: Blake Lindsay
- Small Business of the Year: North Dallas Funeral Home
- Large Business of the Year: Presto Products
- Businesswoman of the Year: Kita Hobbs
- Dave Oldfield Ambassador of the Year: Lori Thoman
Rising Star Award
- Addison: Lesley Nyp
- Carrollton: Annette Reese
- Farmers Branch: Jeffrey Ross
- First Responder of the Year
- Addison: Officer Justin Williams
- Carrollton: Detective Juvensio Vazquez
- Farmers Branch: Captain Anthony Casillas
The event was made possible through the generous support of the folowing sponsors:
- Presenting Sponsor: Centurion American
- Gold Sponsor: Western Extrusions
- Silver Sponsors: Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Envision Dallas, and Million Air Dallas
- Milburn Gravley Citizen of the Year: Southwest Airlines
- Small Business of the Year: Carrollton Regional Medical Center
- Large Business of the Year: PlainsCapital Bank
- Businesswoman of the Year: PoolWerx
- Dave Oldfield Ambassador of the Year: Frost Bank
- Rising Star Award: City of Carrollton, City of Farmers Branch, and Town of Addison
- First Responder of the Year: Dallas Medical Center
“The Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce is honored to recognize these outstanding individuals and businesses that make a lasting impact in our community,” said Michael Gallops, President & CEO of the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce. “Their dedication and leadership drive economic growth and strengthen the Metrocrest region.”
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