Photo by China CassidyLast Friday, Nov. 20, the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce held their annual community awards with Carolyn Young (right) the owner of the Mesa Italiana Restaurant honored as Businesswoman of the Year, with board member Jason Dench (left) presenting.
Photo by China CassidyLast Friday, Nov. 20, the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce held their annual community awards with Carolyn Young (right) the owner of the Mesa Italiana Restaurant honored as Businesswoman of the Year, with board member Jason Dench (left) presenting.

The Holbrook Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Community Awards at the gazebo of the Historic Navajo County Courthouse. Due to COVID concerns, the event was limited to chamber board members and recipients of the awards. Carolyn Young, the owner of the Mesa Italiana Restaurant, was honored as Businesswoman of the Year. The Holbrook Unified School District Food Service was honored as Organization of the Year. Jason Dench, owner of the Winners Circle Bar, was honored as Businessman of the Year. The Tribune was the recipient of the Business of the Year award. Char Baloo, the owner of Char B’s Car Detailing Services, was awarded the Holbrook Chamber of Commerce President’s Award. Malakai Daniels was the recipient of the Youth of the Year.