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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! 🌺 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 Sponsorship 2025 Annual Award Dinner First name Last name Email Sponsor in the name of Select an item ($) * Headlining Sponsor - $5000 Champion Sponsor - $3000 Provisionary Sponsor - $2000 Advocate Sponsor - $1000 Supporting Sponsor - $500 Friend of the Chamber - $250 Sponsor Thank you for your sponsorship! 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! 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

Best of Calaveras: 2025 Calaveras Arts Council Frog Town Blooms & Things Big Trees MD Top Quality Insulation & Fireplaces MeyerPink Law Rob Williams: Motherlode Bicycle Coalition Brenner & Sons Eric Griffiths: Highway 4 Auto Detailing Vina Moda Winery Lauren Araujo: La Contenta Golf Club Jamie Arias: Griffs BBQ & Grill Helen Dalton: The Blunder Inn DJ & Mark Parenti: Motherlode Co Bright Eyed & Bushy Tailed Motherlode Feral Cat Alliance Placer Title Company Sponsors Thank you to our Sponsors! 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! Sponsorship 2025 Annual Award Dinner First name Last name Email Sponsor in the name of Select an item ($) * Headlining Sponsor - $5000 Champion Sponsor - $3000 Provisionary Sponsor - $2000 Advocate Sponsor - $1000 Supporting Sponsor - $500 Friend of the Chamber - $250 Sponsor Thank you for your sponsorship! 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! 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 Winner: Giving Hope Center Previous Winner: Bark Busters Previous Winner: 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 Winner: Madison Gaynor: Western Winds Previous Winner: Katie Sue: Gooney’s Previous Winner: 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 Winner: Ashley Medieros: La Contenta Golf Cours Previous Winner: John Krutsinger: Sierra Family Wealth Previous Winner: 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 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. Previous Winner: Ashley Medieros: La Contenta Golf Cours 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 Winner: Willow’s on Main Previous Winner: John Krutsinger: 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: Murphy’s Hotel Previous Winner: David Gallagher 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