Golden Nugget Awards 2010

Kathleen Harmon and Floyd Martin to be honored March 12th
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The Amador County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Kathleen Harmon of the Interfaith Food Bank and Floyd Martin of the American Legion as this year's selections for the 7th Annual 2010 Margaret Dalton Golden Nugget Awards. The awards dinner will be held on March 12, 2010 at Thomi's in Jackson. This prestigious award is given to Amador County's unsung heroes, an inspiration of the late Margaret Dalton, Jackson Rancheria's Tribal Chairperson for over 25 years.

Kathleen Harmon

Kathleen Harmon is one of Amador County’s proudest assets. The Executive Director of Amador County’s Interfaith Food Bank has been selected to receive the 2010 Margaret Dalton Golden Nugget Award. Kathleen oversees the fundraising and procurement of food to operate the daily food distribution, recruitment and management of the 100% volunteer staff. In fact, the Food Bank needs at least 60 volunteers each week to operate.

And while the Food Bank is a full time job, Kathleen is involved with California Association of Food Banks, Community Health Awareness Council, Connecting Hands, Progressive Women’s Network, Amador County Women’s Network, Disaster Preparedness Task Force, Homeless Task Force, an active member of worship team at Sutter Creek Church of the Nazarene, Member of Sierra Gold Quilt Guild, Volcano Theater Company and Faces of Amador.

Kathleen is not only an asset to the community but also a great human being who gives her time and efforts unselfishly to others and we are proud to honor her as one of our Golden Nugget winners.

Floyd Martin

Floyd Martin is a twenty-four-year, Paid up for Life (PUFL) member of The American Legion. His history with The American Legion includes service through Post, District and Department Chairs.  Floyd is a Vietnam era veteran who served in the United States Air Force from 1960-1964. Since his discharge he has continually contributed to his community, Amador County. He has coached and umpired youth baseball for many years and is an Honorary Member of the Amador County Little League Association. He has also supported the Sober Graduation Program; served on the board of directors for the local volunteer fire department, and was one of four founders who created the Pioneer Community Park.  Floyd currently serves our veterans as the Amador County Veterans Service Officer. He has held this position for ten years. These are just a few of the highlights and accomplishments for which we are honoring Floyd at the Golden Nuggets Awards dinner next month.

Floyd has been married to his wife Mary for forty-five years.  They have two daughters, Robyn and Amanda, and four beautiful granddaughters.

Please join us on Friday, March 12th at Thomi’s Banquet Hall in Jackson to honor and celebrate the selfless contributions of Kathleen Harmon and Floyd Martin. Reserve your seats online or call the Chamber office 209-223-0350.

HIDDEN NAME: Congratulations!

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817 Court St. Ste #10, Jackson, CA 95642

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