Padre Dam and Santee Lakes Win Chamber Favorites Awards

Submitted by Padre Dam Municipal Water District

Padre Dam Municipal Water District and Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve received “Favorites” awards from the Santee Chamber of Commerce on February 28, 2013. Padre Dam was voted “Favorite Utility” in the Chamber’s first business favorites contest. Santee Lakes received “Favorite Recreation.”

Community members were given the opportunity to vote for business favorites. Padre Dam’s Board President Bill Pommering also received the Rotarian of the Year Award for all of the community support he provides to Santee.

“Padre Dam’s mission is to provide quality water, recycled water, park and recreational facilities and wastewater services for our customers in the most cost-effective manner possible, earning customer and community respect. This award demonstrates that the community feels we are meeting this mission,” states General Manager/CEO Allen Carlisle.

“Thank you to our customers and community members for voting for Padre Dam. We will continue to deliver exceptional value and service to you.”

“We would like to thank all the visitors, neighbors and guests who supported Santee Lakes for the first “Santee Favorites” award.  We strive to offer quality recreational and camping opportunities as the ‘Best Backyard in San Diego’ and appreciate the Santee Chamber of Commerce recognizing this accomplishment,” comments Director of Park and Recreation Johnathan Skinner.