Disney’s Coronado Springs Convention Center – On February 22, 2025, The West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) honored several outstanding individuals and businesses in the West Orange community at their annual Big Orange Awards. 

The event took place at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort; sponsored by Title Sponsor, Walt Disney World Resort. The Presenting Sponsor of the event is Orlando Health. Awards Sponsor is Foundation for a Healthier West Orange. Other sponsors included AdventHealth, Bindra Productions, Duke Energy, Westgate Resorts, Jo Barsh – State Farm Insurance Agent, and Author Made Photography. The event included a fun-filled interactive reception, dinner catered by Disney’s culinary team, entertainment, and a celebration of outstanding individuals and businesses in the West Orange Community.

Finalists were announced at the Chamber’s annual Member Celebration. All of the award winners were announced at the event. 

The Big Orange Award recipients are: 

Ambassador of the Year – Cyndi Gustafson

Lifetime Ambassador Award – Bruce Young

Danniel J. Petro Award “Bright Future of West Orange” – Tim Haberkamp

Sam Hovsepian & Mary VanDeventer Award “Spirit of West Orange” – Mayor Rusty Johnson

Bert Roper Award – West Orange Habitat for Humanity

George Bailey Award – Horizon West Happenings

Chair’s Award – Chris Sapp

Small Business Member of the Year – Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream

Big Business Member of the Year – Westgate Resorts

About West Orange Chamber of Commerce

Founded in 1972, the West Orange Chamber of Commerce (WOCC) serves as the leading business advocate in Central Florida by advancing community, collaboration, and leadership for nearly 1,200 member businesses. Learn more about how the West Orange Chamber of Commerce can help grow your business, by visiting wochamber.com/grow-with-us/.