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Cathy Bono Named Greater North County Chamber’s
2019 Business Person of the Year
More than 250 guests enjoyed the sold-out ‘Winter Wonderland’ Nite of Stars festivities at the Greater North County Chamber gala on Dec. 7 at the Paul Detrick Atrium on the campus of Christian Hospital.
That evening Chamber President Venus Martz announced the selection of Cathy Bono as the 2019 Business Person of the Year. Cathy Bono has devoted over 37 years of her life to caring for thousands and thousands of residents with a passionate focus of adhering to the Delmar Gardens Philosophy of “Love, Care and Understanding” each and every day. Cathy is the original Administrator of Delmar Gardens North, opening it in 1988.
“Cathy has been committed to making a positive impact in our community and we are so thrilled that she is receiving this prestigious award,” said Martz.
Cathy will be honored as the Business Person of the Year in February on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at 11 a.m. at Catering to You. Tickets are $25 per person. Call the Chamber office for reservations at 314-831-3500.
The gala included food, drinks, dancing, and live and silent auctions. Kent Miller Photography snapped holiday photos of the guests, Big Papa G Entertainment provided the music, and was the auctioneer for the live auction items. Delmar Gardens provided a photo booth for the event.
Martz said the evening was a huge success, thanks in part to the businesses, organizations and individuals that donated items for the live and silent auctions and to the 2018 Nite of Stars sponsors.
Sponsors for the gala included Presenting Sponsor Christian Hospital; Gold Sponsors Life Care Center of Florissant and the Bridget at Florissant; Silver Sponsors Aperion Care Hidden Lake, Central Bank of St. Louis, Delmar Gardens North, Garden Villas North, Gary’s Auto Service, Handyman TrueValue Hardware, Life Development Support Center, Inc., St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley, US Bank, and Valley Industries. Bronze Sponsors A Skeetz Production, Citizens National Bank, City of Bellefontaine Neighbors, Denny & Associates, Inc., Hazelwood School District, Kwik Kopy Printing, Pallottine Renewal Center, Paramount Bank, Stems Florist, St. Catherine Retirement Community, St. Louis Ambush, and Vivial.
Martz added that a special thanks goes to Nite of Stars Committee – Chair Kitty Harrison with Johnny Londoff Chevrolet, Vice-Chair Darla Tinker with US Bank; Mike Moehlenkamp with Gary’s Auto; Jon Vogt with Catering to You; Kim Brannan with Stems; and Bret Berigan with Christian Hospital.
