PRESS RELEASE - VICTOR VALLEY DAILY PRESS

By ASHLEY SCHILLER/Special to the Daily Press

VICTORVILLE — Executives, community leaders and contributors will be honored at the Victor Valley African American Chamber of Commerce seventh annual awards banquet on Saturday.

Aubry Stone, California's state commissioner of economic development, will be the keynote speaker at this year's banquet, themed "Wealth, Health and Prosperity."

Stone is the president and CEO of the California Black Chamber of Commerce. He will speak on the need to be "bold, innovative, and creative and move on faith," according to a prepared statement by the VVAACC.

An expanse of awards, including themes such as humanitarian, education, journalism and unity will be given out.

Dr. Lydia Cruz is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Cruz has practiced medicine for 31 years. She works for Victor Valley Community Hospital and serves on its foundation's board.

"Basically, I just take care of the sick," Cruz said modestly.

Sandra Munson and Annie Munn will also each receive the VVAACC Lifetime Service Award.

Honorees for the President's Award include: Aliene Cammon, Melva Davis, Alton Garret, Phyllis Morris, Dr. Prem Reddy, Marlene Snider, Michael Townsend and the Tatum family.

The banquet will be at the Victorville Ramada Inn at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $50 a person and $90 a couple and include entry into a drawing.

African American Chamber hosts banquet

Dr. Lydia Cruz tapped for Lifetime Achievement Award