EDINBURG, RGV – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce has announced its Man and Woman of the Year for 2015.
Man of the Year is Byron Jay Lewis, president and chief operating officer of Edwards Abstract and Title Co. Woman of the Year is Flo Prater, owner and broker for Rio Valley Realty.
The two will be honored at the Chamber’s Annual Installation Banquet, which is being held on Thursday, October 22, at the Echo Hotel and Conference Center. The event starts at 6:30 pm. At the banquet, Marty Martin will be recognized as incoming chairman. The outgoing chairman, Toribio ‘Terry’ Palacios, will also be recognized. Tickets to attend the Annual Banquet are $30 per person, or $350 for a table of eight. Attire will be business casual and all are encouraged to attend the event, says Ronnie Larralde, the chamber’s marketing director.
In addition to Man and Woman of the Year, Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will also announce its Chamber Ambassador of the Year, and give an Outstanding Leadership Award and honor the City of Edinburg Firefighter of the Year. For more information on this event, call the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce at 956-383-4974 or email [email protected]
Editor’s Note: Byron Jay Lewis and Flo Prater are pictured above.