Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala: And the Winner is…

Congratulations to all winners and nominees. Fallon appreciates your contributions to the community.

Leanna Lehman
02/10/2026 11:33 AM

Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala: And the Winner is… — Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors:
Pictured from left. Back Row: Director-Michael Hardesty, Director-Ava Case, Executive Director-Lucy L. Carnahan, Director-Merlene Ward, Director-Shania Brown. Photo by Stephanie Winder.

The Fallon Chamber of Commerce celebrated local businesses during its annual Chamber of Commerce awards gala on Friday evening, Feb. 6. The Fallon Convention Center, bedecked in red, white, and blue, showcased the evening’s theme “America 250, Celebrating Community & Commerce.”

The sold-out fundraising event recognizes Fallon’s business community and its ongoing efforts to build and sustain a thriving local economy. The evening opened with the Presentation of the Flags by Naval Air Station Fallon, followed by a moving rendition of the National Anthem sung by HM2 Paighton Scott. Dinner was catered by Cory Norwalk of 3C Catering, with Tipsy Tumbleweed donating bartenders’ time for the event bar.

Local businesses, organizations, and Chamber staff and volunteers created and donated themed table centerpieces, which were auctioned alongside silent and live auction items following the awards ceremony. Proceeds from the auctions support the Chamber’s programs and community initiatives.

Auctioneers Zip Upham and Mel Glover kept the crowd engaged throughout the evening, while Chamber of Commerce Director Lucy Carnahan and Chamber President Cynthia McGarrah served as masters of ceremonies, doing their best to keep Upham and Glover on task. With plenty of laughter and well-earned recognition, the evening was, by all accounts, a resounding success.

Chamber of Commerce Nominees and Winners

*Pictured from left, Annessa Rogers, Skylor Faria, Steve Faria, Shelly Gallagher, Dusty Thacker, Karen Campbell, Jenn Slatter, and Kelsey Sandberg.*

More about the author/authors:

Leanna Lehman Award winning journalist and published novelist.

Upload date: 02/10/2026 11:33 AM

Views: 314

Rate

Comment

Content of the comment

Signature

★By submitting comments, you accept the rules and regulations of the portal thefallonpost.org. The Fallon Post - 1951 W. Williams #385 located in Fallon, Nevada 89406 is the administrator of your personal data for purposes related to the use of the website. According to law, providing personal data is voluntary, the User has the right to access their data at all times and correct them.

Comments

There are currently no comments. Be the first to add your comment.

Outstanding Customer Service, Food and or Beverage Business: Nominations went to Wild Horse Café, Woody’s Burger Shack, and Bayou Bites, with the award going to Wild Horse Café. Pictured from left, Annessa Rogers, Skylor Faria, Steve Faria, Shelly Gallagher, Dusty Thacker, Karen Campbell, Jenn Slatter, and Kelsey Sandberg.	Outstanding Customer Service, Retail Business: Nominations went to Kent’s Supply Center, Cranberry Cottage, Big Mike’s Guns and Ammo, with the award going to Kent’s Supply. Owner Karla Kent.	Outstanding Customer Service, Services and/or Repair Business: Nominations went to Patriot Junk Removal, Silver State Collision, and Les Schwab, with the award going to Les Schwab. From left, Walker Jenesen, Manager Adam Gregory, Jeff Champneys, and Steven Eisele.
Outstanding Health and/or Beauty Services Business: Nominations went to PAM Specialty Hospital, Banner Churchill Community Hospital, and Skin Cancer & Dermatology, with the award going to Banner Churchill Community Hospital.. From left, Dan Stasik, PA-C, Samantha Stasik, Dr. Zames Zubernis, Ada Upham, Alicia Oliveira, Brad Oliveira, County Commissioner Eric Blakey, Dr. Stuart Richardson, and Banner Executive Director Rob Carnahan.	Outstanding Home-based Business: Nominations went to Tipsy Tumbleweed Mobile Bar, Squish’s Pressure Washing, and Patriot Junk Removal, with the award going to Patriot Junk Removal. Patrick and Tess Holcomb.	Outstanding Local Non-Profit Organization: Nominations went to Domestic Violence Intervention, Marine Corps League/Toys for Tots, and Rotary Club of Fallon, with the award going to Marine Corps League/Toys for Tots. Libby and Gregory Harter.
Best New Business Start-Up: Nominations went to The Venue (Troy’s Double Shot Bar & Catering), Silver Sage Collision, and Bayou Bites, with the award going to Silver Sage Collision. From left, Jorge Navarro, John and Stephanie Wimberly, Mark Frechette, Mauricio Navarro, Dale, Kira, and Nicole Streeter.	Best Place to Work: Nominations went to CC Communications, Banner Churchill Community Hospital, and Louie’s ACE Home Center, with the award going to Louie’s ACE Home Center. Owner, Ed Louie.	Outstanding Beautification Project of the Year: Nominations went to Laura Mills Park – Fitness and to Oasis Academy High School, with the award going to Oasis Academy High School. Rochelle Tisdale, Hunter Drost, and Page Hiskett.
Outstanding Business/Professional Services: Nominations went to Stevie Desomber Law, Sierra Nevada Properties, and Berney Realty, with the award going to Sierra Nevada Properties. From left, Marilyn Nygren, Danielle Saldiver, Eric Gothan, Merlene Ward, and Judy Travis.	Outstanding Customer Service, Small Business: Nominations went to My Gypsy Soul, The Twisted Branch, and Maine St. Cigar Company, with the award going to The Twisted Branch. Owner Megan Dolan.	Outstanding Helping Heart Award: Nominations went to American Legion, Rotary Club of Fallon, and Fallon Ford-Toyota, with the award going to Fallon Ford-Toyota. Ember and Chris Henning.
Businessperson of the Year: Nominations went to Mark Frechette of Silver Sage Collision, Adam Gregory of Les Schwab, and Shelbe Seay of Mamma’s Meats, with the award going to Shelbe Seay. Shelbe Seay.	Recognized Ag Leader(s) of the Year: Nominations went to Frey Ranch/Colby Frey, Hoof Beat Gates & Corrals, and Lattin Farms, with the award going to Frey Ranch/Colby Frey. Colby and Ashley Frey.	Outstanding Business Innovations: Nominations went to The Venue – Troy’s Double Shot Bar & Catering, Fallon Home Decor & More, and Woody’s Burger Shack, with the award going to Woody’s Burger Shack. Don and Tasha Mau, with thanks to William Hamilton (not pictured).
Photos by Leanna Lehman