The time is finally upon us. The community is ready to celebrate with the honorees throughout the Inland Empire, as the Inland Valley News Inc., is thrilled to present its 13th Annual Celebration of Excellence Awards Black-Tie Dinner & Gala. This year’s spectacular gala will take place on Saturday, May 1st at 5:30 p.m. at The Grove Theater, Upland, California with the theme ‘An Evening with the Stars’.

Serving once again as mistress of ceremonies will be everyone’s favorite adjudicator from television’s Divorce Court, Judge Mablean Ephriam.

This event celebrates the achievements and contributions of people who help make their community the jewel of Southern California. We are expecting this event to sell out due to last year’s more than 400 registered guests and over twenty major sponsors participating.

The growing list of 2010 sponsors at press time include the Verizon Foundation, Southern California Edison, Hafif Family Foundation, GM Psychological Services, Foothill Transit, Walmart, Victory Community Church, Union Bank of California, Webb Family Enterprises, Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center, Mt. San Antonio Gardens, Chaffey College, Inter Valley Health Plan, City of Montclair and other sponsors. The 13th Annual Celebration of Excellence Awards Black-Tie Dinner & Gala provides a unique opportunity to recognize leaders, entrepreneurs, unsung heroes and heroines for their positive impact in the Inland Valley and Inland Empire. Come celebrate with the Inland Valley News as we honor and celebrate these extraordinary individuals, leaders and organizations.