The La Quinta State of the City, Business Awards, and Expo took place recently, gathering speakers, sponsors, and attendees for an event that highlighted notable contributions to the community.
Several awards were given during the event. Angelique Ontiveros from DesertArc received the Volunteer of the Year award. LifeStream Blood Bank was named Non-Profit of the Year. Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill earned the Business of the Year title. The Mayor’s Award went to Old Town Artisan Studios.
The event was supported by various sponsors. The Title Sponsor was Desert Wildlife Center. Presenting Sponsors included Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, Desert Care Network, and Palm Springs International Film Society. Pacaso sponsored the awards. Centerpiece Sponsors were Desert Oasis Healthcare and JNS Next. JS High End Furniture and Mattress served as Stage Sponsor.
Community Sponsors comprised Alpha Media, Altura Credit Union, AT&T, Burrtec Waste & Recycling, City of Cathedral City, City of La Quinta, Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District, Coachella Valley Rescue Missions, Desert Arc, Desert Recreation District, The Desert Sun/LOCALiQ, Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Lifestream Blood Bank, NBC Palm Springs/Univision, Old Town Artisan Studios, Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez, Stuft Pizza Bar & Grill, and Visit Greater Palm Springs.
