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Hundreds turn out for Rehoboth’s Community Unity Dinner

Rehoboth Beach Main Street hosted its annual Community Unity Dinner Dec. 4. Bad Hair Day owner Lewis Drexel Davison was honored as 2022 Citizen of the Year. Always the perfectionist, Davison checks his cellphone to make sure the photo he took with Mr. and Mrs. Santa turned out good. CHRIS FLOOD PHOTOS
Chris Flood
December 8, 2022

Story Location:
Rehoboth Beach Convention Center
229 Rehoboth Avenue
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
United States

Hundreds of people turned out Dec. 4 for Rehoboth Beach Main Street’s annual Community Unity Dinner at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center.

Bad Hair Day owner Lewis Drexel Davison was honored as 2022 Citizen of the Year. A 30-year business owner, Davison is also active in many local charities, boards and events.

A new award was also given out this year called the Main Street Champion of the Year. The award went to Rehoboth in Bloom, which is responsible for the large garden boxes throughout downtown and the new garden being installed in front of the Rehoboth Beach Museum. 

Prior to the awards, there was a brief moment of silence for former Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company President Daniel Mitchell, who died Nov. 13.

Except for a brief hiatus, the Community Unity Dinner has been a Rehoboth Beach Main Street fundraiser since 1994. For more information on Rehoboth Beach Main Street, call 302-227-2772 or go to downtownrb.com.

 

During his speech, Lewis Drexel Davison said Rehoboth Beach has always been a place where he’s felt comfortable.
Big Fish’s Nykell Henry gets another round of pasta ready.
Big Fish Catering Director Susan Sokowski moves salads to the table.
An accountant by day, Paul Swiderski dressed as Elfis for the dinner and greeted guests with carols.
Joining in the fun are (l-r) Elizabeth Vasilikos, Taylor Hurley and Andrena Burd.
Lewis Drexel Davison celebrates being named Citizen of the Year.
Terry Kistler, right, assures Nick Flowers that he doesn’t look fat in the snowman suit.
It was a family event. Ollie Stewart, left, and Dahlia Lawson have a bubble fight.
Community Unity Dinner-themed goodies for the kids.
Sisters Debbie Cooper, left, and Pam Hill wore their finest holiday gear to the dinner.
Rehoboth Beach Main Street’s Jenny Burton presents Lewis Drexel Davison with his Citizen of the Year award.
Jamie Waple, Henlopen City Oyster bartender and former owner of Sir Guys, pulls off the Santa shorts about as well as can be expected.
The Cape Henlopen Jazz Combo provides some nice background music. Shown are (l-r) Chris Runde playing the trumpet, Aidan Cox playing the trumpet, Freddie Giovannitti on drums, Conor Wiedmann playing the bass and Anna Kucharick on the keyboard.
Rehoboth Beach Main Street’s Jenny Burton and Jen Carroll emcee the event.
The Rehoboth Beach Convention Center was full with guests.
Rehoboth Beach Commissioner Jay Lagree looks on as Lonnie Brown forgoes cheese and piles on the hot peppers.
Almost all of the event was a celebration, but there was a brief moment of silence in memory of former Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company President Daniel Mitchell, who died Nov. 13. Chuck Snyder, friend and fellow volunteer fireman, left, and Katy Mitchell, Daniel’s niece, lead the moment of silence.
Seats together were tough to find.
Lewis Drexel Davison was humbled and grateful for his award.
Enjoying a meal with all the fixings are CAMP Rehoboth Interim Executive Director Lisa Evans and her wife Joann Gusdanovic.
Frankie Michener, 4, looks on intently while mom Amanda Michener fills out a letter to Santa.
Rehoboth in Bloom was presented with the inaugural Main Street Champion of the Year award. Rehoboth in Bloom organizer Cindy Lovette is joined by her fellow gardeners.

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