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Get Tickets Join Us for Giving Tuesday! Celebrate community, connection, and generosity at Calaveras County’s annual Giving Tuesday Holiday Luau! This festive event brings together local non-profits, businesses, and neighbors to raise awareness and support for the organizations that make our county thrive. How it Works: • For Attendees: Your ticket includes a Hawaiian-inspired dinner, live music, prizes, and a night of fun — all while helping uplift local non-profits. Proceeds from the event help support participating organizations and community programs throughout Calaveras County. • For Non-Profits: Participation is completely free! Each organization will have the opportunity to showcase its mission, connect with attendees, and receive a portion of the funds raised through ticket sales, raffles, and auctions based on overall event results. Come be part of a night that celebrates generosity and strengthens our community — island style! 🌺 Want to give directly? Visit: https://givebutter.com/givecalaveras 2025 Participating Non-Profits

Best of Calaveras: Annual Dinner Ready to Vote? The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce will present these awards at our Annual Dinner 2026. Nominations will open in January 2026. Nominations Open 2026 Looking for Tickets? You can purchase singular tickets or purchase a whole table for the event. Tickets are on sale now! Tickets on Sale 2026 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! Sponsor What are the Awards? See descriptions of the available awards below and see last year's winners! 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. 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. 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. Previous Winners: Motherlode Feral Cat Alliance Giving Hope Center Previous Winners: Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed Bark Busters Previous Winners: Placer Title Pinnells Carpet One 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 . 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 . 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 . Previous Winners: DJ & Mark: Motherlode Co Madison Gaynor: Western Winds Previous Winners: Helen Dalton: The Blunder Inn Katie Sue: Gooney’s Previous Winners: Lauren Araujo of La Contenta Golf Club Toscano’s 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 . 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 . 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 . Previous Winners: Jamie Arias: Griffs BBQ & Grill Ashley Medieros: La Contenta Golf Cours Previous Winners: Eric Griffiths: Highway 4 Auto Detailing John Krutsinger: Sierra Family Wealth Previous Winners: Rob Williams David Gallagher 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 . 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 . New Award: Winery of the Year Nominate the best winery in Calaveras! This winery has gone above and beyond to make the best product and should be recognized. Previous Winners: MeyerPink Law Gaspers Electric 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. Previous Winners: Big Trees MD Willow’s on Main Previous Winners: Brenner & Sons PDC Diesel Performance 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: Calaveras Arts Council Murphy’s Hotel Previous Winners: Vina Moda Winery 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: Top Quality Insulation & Fireplaces Spence Feed

Find out how you can support the Calaveras Chamber of Commerce by sponsoring our programs and events! Events to Support Check out our Chamber events below and see which one you would like to be a part of! On the Right Track Sponsor Participate Held annually at Calaveras and Bret Harte High Schools, this event prepares graduating students for real-world challenges. Students navigate life scenarios by visiting booths set up by local businesses and government agencies. For example, they may need to renew a driver's license or seek emergency dental care without insurance, learning how to access the resources they’ll need after high school. Annual Award Dinner Sponsor Learn More The Chamber's prestigious event celebrates the best of Calaveras businesses. Community members nominate local businesses for awards like "Best of Calaveras," and winners are honored during a formal dinner. The night includes live music, auctions, prize giveaways, and an award ceremony, with certificates presented by government officials. After-Hours Sponsor Schedule These quarterly events bring together around 100 business professionals for a fun evening of networking. Attendees enjoy dinner, drinks, games, and door prizes while building valuable connections within the local business community. Workshop Wednesdays Sponsor Schedule Throughout the year, the Chamber hosts 24-36 educational workshops covering topics like AI, QuickBooks, Canva, HR, Grants, and more. Local experts lead the sessions, and each workshop includes a meal, offering attendees a chance to learn, network, and enjoy lunch or dinner.