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Best of Calaveras: Annual Dinner

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The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will present these awards at our Annual Dinner 2025.

Nominations are Currently Closed

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You can purchase singular tickets or purchase a whole table for the event.

Tickets are on sale now!

Want to Sponsor?

You can sponsor this event by seeing the options and filling out the form below!

We thank you for your support! And we thank PG&E for their sponsorship!

Best of Calaveras 2025 Nominees

Hold onto your hats, folks! The community has spoken, and we’re tipping our hats to the 69 standout businesses and individuals who’ve been nominated for this year’s Best of Calaveras Awards. From hometown heroes to hidden gems, these nominees represent the heart and hustle of Calaveras County.
Browse through the posters below and see who’s been roped in as this year’s top contenders!

2025 Annual Award Dinner

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Choose your Sponsorship Level​​​

Headlining Sponsor: $5000 Pay for the Venue for this event! What you have provided for this event will be advertised/marketed.  Name/Business (logo) will be listed/linked on all marketing materials (i.e. flyers, ticket stubs, social media posts, etc.) as the Headlining Sponsor. A full-page advertisement feature in the Calaveras Chamber Plaid Pages Name/Business (logo) will be featured on the Calaveras Chamber website, event page, and digital calendar as the Headlining Sponsor. A full feature article newsletter will be provided about you and your business Sign with Business/Name (logo) will be displayed at event.  Booth space will be provided for sponsors to speak with attendees before/after speakers and announcements as the Event Sponsor. Table/Tickets for 8 employees/guests included for your sponsorship

Champion Sponsor: $3000 Make it possible for the Calaveras Chamber to offer this event at Early Bird Pricing only.  What you have provided for this event will be advertised/marketed.  Name/Business (logo) will be listed/linked on all marketing materials (i.e. flyers, ticket stubs, social media posts, etc.) as the Champion Sponsor.  A full-page advertisement feature in the Calaveras Chamber Plaid Pages Name/Business (logo) will be featured on the Calaveras Chamber website, event page, and digital calendar as the Event Sponsor.  A full feature article newsletter will be provided about you and your business Booth space will be provided for sponsors to speak with attendees before/after speakers and announcements as the Champion Sponsor.  Sign with Business/Name (logo) will be displayed at event.  Tickets for 4 employees/guests are included for your sponsorship as the Event Sponsor.

Provisionary Sponsor: $2000 What you have provided for this event will be advertised/marketed.  Name/Business (logo) will be listed/linked on all marketing materials (i.e. flyers, ticket stubs, social media posts, etc.) as a Provisionary Sponsor.  A half-page advertisement feature in the Calaveras Chamber Plaid Pages Name/Business (logo) will be featured on the Calaveras Chamber website, event page, and digital calendar as a Provisionary Sponsor.  Booth space will be provided for sponsors to speak with attendees before/after speakers and announcements as a Provisionary Sponsor.  Tickets for 4 employees/guests are included for your sponsorship as a Provisionary Sponsorship.

Advocate Sponsor: $1000 What you have provided for this event will be advertised/marketed.  Name/Business (logo) will be listed/linked on all marketing materials (i.e. flyers, ticket stubs, social media posts, etc.) as a Pillar Sponsor.  A half-page advertisement feature in the Calaveras Chamber Plaid Pages Booth space will be provided for sponsors to speak with attendees before/after speakers and announcements as a Pillar Sponsor.  Tickets for 2 employees/guests are included for your sponsorship as a Advocate Sponsor.

Supporting Sponsor: $500 Name/Business (logo) will be listed/linked on all marketing materials (i.e. flyers, ticket stubs, social media posts, etc.) as a Sponsor.  Name/Business (logo) will be featured on your table, the Calaveras Chamber website, event page, and digital calendar as a Sponsor.  Tickets for 2 employees/guests are included for your sponsorship as a Sponsor.

Friend of the Chamber: $250 Name/Business (logo) will be listed/linked on all marketing materials (i.e. flyers, ticket stubs, social media posts, etc.) as a Sponsor.  Tickets for 2 employees/guests are included for your sponsorship as a Sponsor.

What are the Awards?

See descriptions of the available awards below and see last year's winners!

Volunteers Serving Food

Non-Profit of the Year

Nominate the best non-profit business in Calaveras! This business has made great strides to improve Calaveras County, and should be recognized for their continued efforts.

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Soap Store Owner

Small Business of the Year

Nominate the best small business in Calaveras! This business has made great advancements in Calaveras County and should be acknowledged for its ingenuity and/or accomplishments.

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Business Meeting

Large Business of the Year

Nominate the best large business in Calaveras! This business has made great advancements in Calaveras County and should be acknowledged for its ingenuity and/or accomplishments.

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Previous Winner: 
Giving Hope Center

Previous Winner: 
Bark Busters

Previous Winner: 
Pinnells Carpet One

Working from Home

Entrepreneur of the Year

Nominate the best entreprenuer in Calaveras! This individual has developed considerably in Calaveras County and should be appreciated for their enterprise.

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Bartender Pouring Beer

Best of Calaveras: Bartender

Nominate the best bartender in Calaveras! This individual is crucial to Calaveras County and should be recognized for their skill and/or creativity.

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Waiter with Tray

Best of Calaveras: Dining/Hospitality

Nominate the best server, host, concierge, etc. in Calaveras! This individual is significant to Calaveras County and should be recognized for their skill and/or capability.

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Previous Winner: 
Madison Gaynor: Western Winds

Previous Winner: 
Katie Sue: Gooney’s

Previous Winner: 
Toscano’s

Hotel Desk Check-In

Best of Calaveras: Customer Service

Nominate the best customer service person in Calaveras! This individual is an amazing representative of Calaveras County and should be recognized for their skill and/or competence.

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Plumber and Customer

Best of Calaveras: Professional Services

Nominate the best professional service provider in Calaveras! This individual provides a valued service to Calaveras County and should be recognized for their expertise.

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Volunteers

Volunteer of the Year

Nominate the best volunteer in Calaveras! This individual is an asset to Calaveras County and should be recognized for their dedication and/or ability.

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Previous Winner: 
Ashley Medieros: La Contenta Golf Cours

Previous Winner: 
John Krutsinger: Sierra Family Wealth

Previous Winner: 
David Gallagher

Reading Notes

Professional Business of the Year

Nominate the best professional business in Calaveras! This business has gained a reputation in Calaveras County for their professionality and should be acknowledged .

Image by Scott Blake

Trade Busines of the Year

Nominate the trade service provider in Calaveras! This business provides a valued service to Calaveras County and should be recognized for their expertise.

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Press conference

New Award

Nominate the someone for an award category we haven't thought of in Calaveras! This individual/business is an asset to Calaveras County and should be recognized.

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Previous Winner: 
Ashley Medieros: La Contenta Golf Cours

Engineer

Rising Star

Nominate your pick for the Rising Star award in Calaveras! This individual or business is a great addition to Calaveras County and should be recognized for their upward momentum.

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Previous Winner: 
Willow’s on Main

Previous Winner: 
John Krutsinger: PDC Diesel Performance

Winners

Golden Frog

This is a special recognition from the Calaveras Chamber of Commerce. The Golden Frog will be selected by our professional panel!

Previous Winner: 
Murphy’s Hotel

Previous Winner: 
David Gallagher

Business Conference

Legacy Award

This is a special recognition from the Calaveras Chamber of Commerce. The Legacy Award will be selected by our professional panel!

Previous Winner: 
Spence Feed

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