Staff Report / Brightonlocal.org

**Award Winners Honored at Brighton Chamber's Annual Gala**

Brighton, CO — The Greater Brighton Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau hosted its annual "Bell Bottoms and Big Hair" Awards Gala last Friday night, celebrating the achievements and contributions of local businesses, organizations, and individuals. The event was a lively evening that showcased Brighton’s community spirit and dedication to excellence.

This year's award recipients included:

- **Citizen of the Year:** Jaime Campbell - Intermountain Health/Platte Valley Hospital

- **Community Organization of the Year:** Brighton Fire Rescue District

- **Small Business of the Year:** Wolf and Honey

- **New Business of the Year:** Willow & Fern

- **Business of the Year - People’s Choice:** Allo Fiber

- **Rising Star:** Melissa Rippy - Allstate Insurance

- **Ambassador of the Year:** Forrest Hough - Edward Jones

The gala brought the Brighton community together to recognize the hard work and positive impact of these winners. Guests were treated to awards presentations, fun activities, and a celebration of the town’s successes.

For those who missed the event or want to revisit the memories, the organizers have shared a Google Drive link with photos from the night: [Event Photos](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UIcK2vt835ZBB34axhMpOiCS6zhpKm0S).

Congratulations to all the honorees for their outstanding achievements!

Source: Brighton EDC

Source Type: Business

Source Location: Brighton

Brighton, CO

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