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Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 4:29 AM

Fernley Chamber presents annual awards at Celebrating Success Gala

Fernley Chamber presents annual awards at Celebrating Success Gala
Fernley Chamber of Commerce Past President Shannon Ceresola (left) and 2026 President
Michelle Barney (right) present the President’s Award to Wendy Fagundes.

The Fernley Chamber of Commerce celebrated the successes of the Chamber and its members with its Celebrating Success Gala on March. 21, honoring the business, nonprofits and individuals who helped shape the community in 2025.

Chamber President Michelle Barney and Past President Shannon Ceresola presented this year’s awards, recognizing both new faces and long-standing contributors to Fernley’s business community.

Tillie’s & Crew Sourdough was the winner of the Newcomer Award, All Points Grill was named the Best Fernley-Owned Business, Burke Roofing was presented with the Best Business Award. The Fern 45 was named Best Non-Profit for its annual efforts benefitting veterans in need.

Oscar Aguilar, the Area Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows Serving Fernley was presented with the Distinguished Citizen Award for his work supporting local youth. The presentations closed with the President’s Award, presented to Wendy Fagundes for her dedication to the Chamber and the broader Fernley community through her participation in a variety of local committees and community events.


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Comment author: Alan ReederComment text: Great guy, laughed easily, had fun with his students, enjoyed our time together at FHS!Comment publication date: 4/23/26, 10:23 PMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: Jack & Nancy CookComment text: Wonderful man. Created a precious family with Linda. Will always respect and admire his contribution to teaching at FHS.Comment publication date: 4/18/26, 10:27 AMComment source: Howard David JacksonComment author: JeffDickersonComment text: Very well reported, even though our motion was denied.Comment publication date: 4/15/26, 11:05 AMComment source: Judge allows Fernley City Council to proceed with corrective agenda item in Lau expulsion caseComment author: Todd fossumComment text: Hi my name is todd fossum i'm clarence's stepson, I was wondering if he had any siblings. I think he said he had a sister that just survived cancer. If she can get ahold of me or any buddy, my number is 916. 3 4 3 1 1 7 7.Thank you have a blessed dayComment publication date: 1/16/26, 4:33 PMComment source: Clarence L Shields C Comment author: Carl HagenComment text: So just curious, what is the point of a franchise agreement if it is not exclusive?Comment publication date: 12/15/25, 4:18 PMComment source: Council approves non-exclusive franchise agreement for waste collection C Comment author: Christine S GleasonComment text: In the first photo, the woman in the middle, wearing the black shirt, is SaraH Jean Gleason. She is not an FHS Leadership Student but is the person who is responsible (with the help of her father) for starting the Fernley Community Thanksgiving Dinner in 2011. She attended this year's dinner while home from Arizona State University, where she is working on her PhD.Comment publication date: 12/8/25, 8:52 PMComment source: About 400 meals served at Community Thanksgiving Dinner
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