The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will honor local resident and international celebrity Rob “Vanilla Ice” Van Winkle as its Outstanding Citizen of the Year on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
The Outstanding Citizen of the Year award is awarded to a Wellington resident who displays outstanding service to the community and its residents, making Wellington a fantastic place to work, live and play.
Each year since 2010, Van Winkle and his team have outdone themselves to draw more than 6,000 people to Winterfest. His spirit of giving and dedication to the community is outstanding.
Residing in Wellington for more than a decade, Van Winkle also contributes to several local charities, including Toys for Tots, the Make-a-Wish Foundation and Little Smiles.
His DIY Network show The Vanilla Ice Project is filmed locally, exposing audiences from all over the world to the Village of Wellington, showcasing beautiful homes.
Tickets to the luncheon will sell out. The event will be held Feb. 26 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Registration is at 11:30 a.m., with the luncheon beginning promptly at noon.
Tickets are $25 for chamber members and $35 for guests. Walk-ins will not be admitted. For more info., call the chamber at (561) 792-6525 or reserve online at www.wellingtonchamber.com.
ABOVE:The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will honor local resident and international celebrity Rob “Vanilla Ice” Van Winkle as its Outstanding Citizen of the Year on Wednesday, Feb. 26.
The Outstanding Citizen of the Year award is awarded to a Wellington resident who displays outstanding service to the community and its residents, making Wellington a fantastic place to work, live and play.
Each year since 2010, Van Winkle and his team have outdone themselves to draw more than 6,000 people to Winterfest. His spirit of giving and dedication to the community is outstanding.
Residing in Wellington for more than a decade, Van Winkle also contributes to several local charities, including Toys for Tots, the Make-a-Wish Foundation and Little Smiles.
His DIY Network show The Vanilla Ice Project is filmed locally, exposing audiences from all over the world to the Village of Wellington, showcasing beautiful homes.
Tickets to the luncheon will sell out. The event will be held Feb. 26 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Registration is at 11:30 a.m., with the luncheon beginning promptly at noon.
Tickets are $25 for chamber members and $35 for guests. Walk-ins will not be admitted. For more info., call the chamber at (561) 792-6525 or reserve online at www.wellingtonchamber.com.
ABOVE: Rob Van Winkle
