Celebrating Pride Month: local business leaders honored with ‘Spirit of Palm Springs’ awards
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - The city of Palm Springs is celebrating Pride Month by honoring six outstanding LGBTQIA+ business leaders with "Spirit of Palm Springs" awards.
Mayor Ron deHarte presented the awards at City Hall on Wednesday, celebrating the entrepreneurial sprit, community involvement, and business achievements of local business leaders who have made significant contributions to the business landscape of Palm Springs.
The recipients honored with the award are:
- Jennifer Seymour - Hunters Palm Springs
Recognized for innovative hospitality leadership and community engagement - Bill Sanderson - Townie Bagels
Honored for culinary entrepreneurship and neighborhood business development - Tony Marchese - Trio Restaurant
Celebrated for restaurant excellence and commitment to local dining culture - Lucy DeBardelaben - The Palm Springs Women's Jazz and Blues Association
Acknowledged for artistic leadership and cultural community building - Shann Carr - A Lesbian Concierge In The Desert
Recognized for unique service innovation and LGBTQIA+ tourism advocacy - Tai Spendley - Owner and Chef, Rooster and the Pig
Honored for culinary excellence and farm-to-table business leadership
Mayor deHarte says the honorees are appreciated in Palm Springs for how much they give back to the community, and they are all great examples of community minded business people.
City officials say that this acknowledgment during Pride Month emphasizes Palm Springs' commitment to celebrating the diverse business community that makes the city a destination for entrepreneurship, creativity, and inclusion.
