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The Celebration of Business is an annual event to celebrate the best and brightest of San Diego County's business community! Featuring the Leadership Awards, board installation, and silent auction.
This award honors individuals and businesses who have positively impacted another individual, business, or their community. Limit two nominations per Member company (one individual nomination, one business nomination). Must be a Member in good standing with North San Diego Business Chamber.
All nominations will be promoted through Chamber social media channels and awards will be presented to the winners at our Annual Celebration of Business on June 30, 2021.
Deadline to submit nominations is Friday, May 28, 2021.
Upcoming Event
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Bronze Partners
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2019 Honorees
Leadership Awards
Michael Ahlering
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
Linda Bailey
Community Strategies Group
David Beadle
DHBeadle Consulting
Rita Brandin
Newland Real Estate Group
Tim Brison
Sony Electronics, Inc.
Teresa Campbell
San Diego County Credit Union
Jaclyn Carter
Oracle
Bill & Tina Howe
Bill Howe Family of Companies
Dr. Mikhail Malek
Arch Health Medical Group
Leila Naderi
Global Leadership Academy
Impact Awards
Bill Howe Plumbing, Heating & Air,
Flood & Restoration
Michael Baker International's
MBImpact Program
North County Health Services
Northrop Grumman,
Veritas RB Employee Resource Group
Palomar College
PRAVA Construction Services, Inc.
San Diego Oasis, Escondido
Support the Enlisted Project, Inc. (STEP)
2018 Leaders of the Year
Michiko Araki
Sony Electronics
Laura Ash
Sony Electronics
Gerry Borja
Oracle
Edward Hadfield
Rincon Fire Department
Neal Hoss
Cal State San Marcos
Reema Poddar
Teradata
Dr. Eunice Sanchez-Mata
Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group
Tony Teravainen
Support The Enlisted Project (STEP)
Katherine Zimmer
Visit Escondido
2017 Business Achievement Award Winners
Lifetime Achievement Awards
- Bob McClure, San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- Adrienne Streeter, Streeter Printing
- Steve Wagner, Stone Brewing
Emerging Leaders of the Year
- Nathan Clookie, American Cancer Society
- Virginia Morrison, Second Chance Beer Company
- Dr. Lindsay Pfeffer, I-Ortho San Diego
- Beau Swanson, Harrah’s Resort Southern California
Business Leaders of the Year
- Lynelle Lynch, Bellus Academy
- Arthur Moreau III, Klinedinst PC
- Marshall Tanneberger, San Diego Metropolitan Credit Union
- Jerry Van Leeuwen, California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Think Local First Champion of the Year
- Koi Zen Cellars Craft Winery
Business of the Year
- Brian Davey DDS, Inc.
- Harrah’s Resort Southern California
- Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Centers
Volunteer of the Year
- Bill Loeber, Operation Connect Curriculum Director
Healthiest Business of the Year
- Petco
2016 Business Achievement Award Winners
Lifetime Achievement Awards
- Rick Rubin, Michael Baker International
- Lynn Wells, Toby Wells Blue Apple Ranch
Emerging Leader of the Year
- Tyler Sandstrom, New Pointe Communities
Business Leaders of the Year
- Teresa Halleck, San Diego County Credit Union
- Mike Rowan, Goodwill San Diego County
- Glenn Torrez, Prava Construction Services
Think Local First Champion of the Year
- Susan Burchardt, San Diego Gas & Electric
Business of the Year
- Abnormal Company
- USSD Team Focus 4S Ranch
Volunteer of the Year
- Judy Corasaniti, College Planning Source
Healthiest Business of the Year
- Sharp Health Plan
2015 Business Achievement Award Winners
Lifetime Achievement Awards
- Donald Balfour, Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Centers
- Janet Beronio, Harrah's Resort Southern California
Emerging Leaders of the Year
- Jason Cestaro, Mercedes-Benz of Escondido
- Giordin Perlman, Northrop Grumman
- Ron Zuccaro, BAE Systems
Business Leaders of the Year
- Ric Militi, InnoVision Marketing Group
- Pablo Gonzalez, Northrop Grumman
- Stacey Hrountas, Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group
Think Local First Champions of the Year
- Active Digital Signage
- Unicorn Jewelry and Watch Boutique
Collaborators of the Year
- Burn Institute
- Patricia Reily, California State University San Marcos
Sustainability Champions of the Year
- Cox Communications
- San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
- Linda Strand, Independent Energy Solutions, Inc.
Community Champions of the Year
- Bill Loeber, Hewlett-Packard
- Millennium Health
- San Diego County Credit Union
Healthiest Business of the Year
- Cooking 4 Life
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