Reagan & Amber Smith

Bonnie Perry, Jessica Johnsey, Heather & Dennis Ruiz, Stacy Head

Renee & David Butler

Shane Moody & Karen Singleton

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estin Chamber’s Holiday Party and Awards Gala was 
held on December 13 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton 
in Destin-Miramar Beach to honor community 
members that have been outstanding throughout 

the year. This beautiful location was designed as the fi rst all-suites 
hotel in Destin with the perfect location across from the beach and 
has a newly renovated atrium with seating and bars. Hosted by 
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center and Twin Cities Hospital, the 
awards were presented by Chamber Chairman Bob Perry. 

The elegant evening started with drinks in the open atrium with 

holiday decor and black-tie attire and moved into the ballroom 

for dinner, presentations, and awards. The room was fi lled with a 
buffet style dinner, with options galore for appetizers, dinner, and 
desserts. With live entertainment by the Moos Brothers, the dance 
fl oor fi lled quickly as the band took stage. 

The Chamber noted a special thank you for entertainment 

sponsor, Destin Commons and cocktail napkin sponsor, Okaloosa 
Gas. 

It was quite an evening to remember with men and women 

dressed up to celebrate the holidays and loved ones’ successes 
and even a little rain didn’t stop the great turnout and joy of this 
stunning event.

Holiday Party & Awards Gala

photos & story by

 

Shanna Magnuson

Hillary Durao & Shantelle Dedicke

   VIP Destin at Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach

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