VAIL, CO — The Vail Valley Partnership revealed its first annual recipient of the "Member of the Year" award, the newest category for the Success Awards, according to a press release.

Jorge Umana from SteamMaster Restoration and Cleaning LLC was chosen as this year's winner, the release stated.

According to the release, the new award was added to the annual event in an effort to recognize an individual member of the partnership who routinely participates in chamber events and programs, works as a promoter of the partnership in the community and helps to connect businesses and individuals to the chamber.

In his position at SteamMaster, Umana works in the business development and marketing department, helping the local restoration and specialty cleaning company to attract new clients and enter new markets, the release noted.

"Jorge Umana exemplifies all that we could ask for in our first-ever Member of the Year recognition — he's an enthusiastic community ambassador and advocate for the Vail Valley Partnership and our various programs," said Chris Romer, executive director of the partnership.

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