PHOTOS: Chamber honors members at Big Orange Awards

West Orange Chamber President and CEO Stephen Lewis and his wife, Amanda, enjoyed the festivities.

Members of the administration team from Foundation Academy dressed up for the occasion.

Mayor Rusty Johnson, with his wife, Marilyn, was among the elected officials from the city of Ocoee.

A strolling guitarist serenaded guests in attendance.

Chris Demetriou and Laura Fendler had a great time at the Chamber event.

Kurt and Lana Gies enjoyed attending the Chamber’s Big Orange Awards.

Oakland Mayor Shane Taylor and his wife, Kelly, were dressed to impress at the Chamber event.

Kimberly Hardy, left, and Betsy VanderLey, right, presented the Ambassador of the Year Award to Cyndi Gustafson, center.

Tim Haberkamp accepted the Danniel J. Petro The Bright Future of West Orange Award, which Kimberly Hardy and Betsy VanderLey presented.

Bruce Young said, "Wow, what a shock," after receiving the Lifetime Ambassador Award, which was presented by Kimberly Hardy and Betsy VanderLey.

Ocoee Mayor Rusty Johnson accepted the Sam Hovsepian/Mary VanDeventer Spirit of West Orange Award from Kimberly Hardy and Betsy VanderLey.

Representatives from West Orange Habitat for Humanity were thrilled to receive the Bert Roper Award on behalf of the organization.

Kimberly Hardy, left, and Betsy VanderLey, right, celebrated Horizon West Happenings winning the George Bailey Award with representatives from the organization.

Chris Sapp was the recipient of the Chair’s Award, which was presented to him by Kimberly hardy and Betsy VanderLey. “Holy cow this sis a surprise,” Sapp said. “The chamber is a testament of what you put in is what you get out of it.”

Kimberly Hardy and Betsy VanderLey presented the award for Small Business Member of the Year to representatives of Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream. "We are grateful for this award," said Kelly Seidl, owner of Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream.

Representatives from Westgate Resorts accepted the Big Business Member of the Year award.