( The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Brawley annual event)...It was the 2025 Branding Iron Award Gala.

It was held late last week at the Velvet Venue in Brawley. The theme was Havana Night. There was dinner before the awards ceremony. This year the Branding Iron award went to Jimmy Abatti. The Brawley resident was presented the award for his years of generosity and philanthropy. The Branding Iron Award has been presented every year since 1976. Erasmo Gonzalez was honored as the Chamber Ambassador of the Year. The Denise J. Smith award was presented to Jaime Garcia. The Brawley Police Foundation was recognized as the Non-Profit of the year. The award for Business of the Year went to BHE Renewables.