Orange County Business Council’s First Responders Dinner recognizes the courageous first responders and frontline professionals who protect and serve the businesses, residents and visitors of Orange County. It’s through their commitment that our county is able to preserve its standard of living and vibrant economy.
The Westin Anaheim Resort
1030 W. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802
Event registration is now closed.
Join community leaders as we recognize first responders and frontline professionals who protect and serve the businesses, residents and visitors of Orange County, and hear their powerful stories. It’s through their commitment that our county is able to preserve its standard of living and vibrant economy.
First Responder Nominations are closed. Thank you to everyone who has submitted nominations. Honorees have been selected and notified as of July 31, 2024.
The Westin Anaheim Resort
1030 W. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802
5 pm: Registration & Reception
6 pm: Dinner & Program
8 pm: Adjourn
Please contact Lauren Martin,
Director of Events, Orange County Business Council
[email protected]
NBCLA, Orange County Bureau Chief
Retired
Vikki Vargas was the face of Orange County for NBCLA for nearly four decades. She retired in 2023.
A graduate of Cal State Fullerton, she majored in Radio-TV-Film.
Over her 41 years as a TV news reporter she has received five Golden Mikes and four Emmy’s for her work on breaking news and feature stories. In March of 2023 she received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Radio Television News Association. Many of those awards were stories about heroes like the ones being honored tonight.
Vargas credits her longevity for being both competitive and compassionate.
Many of those she connected with during their toughest days, are still in her rolodex under the category now of “friend”. They include the father who lost his daughter on 9-11, and the husband who lost his wife in the Seal Beach salon massacre, and another husband who lost his wife in the Kobe Bryant helicopter crash.
She is keeping a home in Dana Point but currently resides in the Greater Palm Springs area.
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Lauren Martin, Director of Events
Orange County Business Council
[email protected]
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September 12, 2024, 5–8 p.m.
The Westin Anaheim Resort, 1030 W. Katella Ave., Anaheim, CA 92802
Orange County Business Council’s First Responders Dinner recognizes the courageous first responders who protect and serve the businesses, residents and visitors of Orange County. It’s through their commitment that our county is able to preserve its standard of living and vibrant economy. Honorees from fire, law enforcement and health care are recognized for their heroic efforts. A panel discussion between law enforcement and health care leaders addressing critical issues impacting our communities, and how the business community can come alongside to support their initiatives, concludes the evening.
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The Westin Anaheim Resort
1030 W. Katella Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92802
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