TEMECULA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 60TH ANNUAL AWARDS GALA “HONORING BRILLIANCE”
Congratulations to the following businesses and individuals on their nominations.
TEMECULA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES 60TH ANNUAL AWARDS GALA “HONORING BRILLIANCE”
TEMECULA, CA - The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 60th Annual Awards Gala, Honoring Brilliance, taking place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Pechanga Resort Casino. This milestone black tie event will commemorate 60 years of excellence and celebrate the businesses, organizations, and individuals whose leadership and dedication have helped shape the Temecula Valley business community. Along with our event sponsors, including Title Sponsor Abbott, Premier Sponsor Pechanga Resort Casino, and Diamond Sponsor The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, we welcome attendees to an elegant evening of celebration as we honor outstanding community members with prestigious awards such as Business of the Year, Service and Charitable Organization of the Year, Valley Young Professional of the Year, Citizen of the Year, Lifetime Achievement, Ambassador of the Year, Chairman’s Choice Award, and the Welty Professional of the Year. Guests will enjoy an elegant evening featuring a sparkling champagne reception, a captivating silent auction, a gourmet dinner, live entertainment, the awards presentation, and an unforgettable afterparty. To add an extra touch of glamour, attendees are invited to visit the La Masters of Fine Jewelry Bling Bar located in the reception area, where a portion of proceeds will benefit the Chamber. The theme for the evening, “Honoring Brilliance,” reflects the enduring legacy and brilliance of the Chamber’s impact over six decades.
Black tie attire is strongly encouraged as guests gather to honor excellence and commemorate this momentous 60th anniversary celebration.
Congratulations to the following businesses and individuals on their nominations:
2025 Bronze Business of the Year Nominees:
Businesses with 1-5 employee(s)
Black Tie Productions
Effective Action Consulting LLC
Gold Crown Farms
HCAG Medicare Insurance Agency
Impact Marketing & Design, Inc.
Life of the BARty
Prime Media Consulting
Sebaz Video Productions
Sofa Spectrum Furniture & Massage Chairs
TeamLogicIT Temecula
TVC, Inc (Temecula Valley Communications)
The Valley Business Journal
Vivians
2025 Sterling Business of the Year Nominees:
Businesses with 6-25 employees
Banc of California
Elite Tax Partners
Noon & Associates CPAs, Inc.
Small Barn
Oak Mountain Winery
2025 Platinum Business of the Year Nominees:
Businesses with 51 or more employees
ABC Childcare Centers
Aquamor LLC
CR & R Environmental Services
Europa Village
Highgate Senior Living
Kaiser Permanente Riverside County
Loma Linda University Medical Center - Murrieta
Milgard Windows and Doors
Mt. San Jacinto Community College District (MSJC)
Ontario International Airport
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Temecula Operations
Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital & Inland Valley Hospital
Temecula Valley Lexus
Walmart Temecula Supercenter
2025 Ruby Charitable/Service Organization of the Year Nominees:
Non-profit organizations with gross annual under 500k
MALHY Community Outreach Protective Services Inc.
Rotary Club of Temecula-Noon
TEDxTemecula
2025 Emerald Charitable/Service Organization of the Year Nominees:
Non-profit organizations with gross annual income more than 500K
Animal Friends of the Valley-LEAF
Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley
Michelle's Place, Cancer Resource Center
Mission Hope
Neighborhood Healthcare
Thrifting 4 Gifting
2025 Valley Young Professional of the Year Nominees:
Outstanding individuals who have been essential in fulfilling the vision of Valley Young Professionals
Parisa Jebelli
Ryan Trantum
Bhavani Vajrakarur
Jenna Wagner
2025 Citizen of the Year Nominees:
Individuals who have shown exemplary qualities and reside in the Temecula Valley
Gillian Larson
Kimberly and David Lynch
Roger W. Schultz, Ph.D.
Robert Sweeney
Denyse Wilson
2025 TVCC Ambassador of the Year Candidates:
Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Month Recipients
Derick Brazell
Michael Bullock
Veronica Cisneros
Stacey Dunn
Susana Gonzales
Deborah Hartnett
Janet Licitra
Paul Rangel
Michael Scalise
Ashley Shipley
Lie Ming Sie
Tom Somers
Reservations are now available to attend the 60th Annual Awards Gala. The price is $200 for individual reservations and $1,800 for a corporate table of 10 guests. The ticket price includes admission to the exclusive after-party. For more information, please visit www.temecula.org. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for this event, please contact Liz@Temecula.org or call 951-676-5090 for more information.
The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization based in Temecula, CA. The Mission of the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce is to partner with the business community by: Connecting People, Solving Business Challenges, and Supporting Business-Friendly Initiatives. To learn more about the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce, please click here. For more information regarding upcoming events, please click here to view the events calendar or contact the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce at 951-676-5090 or email info@temecula.org. Follow the Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & LinkedIn.
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