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The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce will honor Goleta’s Finest at the annual community awards gala at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara.
Nominations are now open! If you know someone deserving of special recognition for their community activities, now is the time to nominate them for these prestigious awards. Award categories include Man of the Year, Woman of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Innovator of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Educator of the Year, and Student of the Year.
To nominate someone, go to Goleta’s Finest 2025 Nominations. You may nominate more than one person, but we ask for only one nomination per category. To ensure that your recommendations are considered, please submit a completed nomination form by October 10, 2025. To read about last year’s recipients, click here.
SAVE THE DATE: Goleta’s Finest Community Awards Gala, presented by the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara. Tickets are available at SBSCChamber.com.
Have questions about nominations or the event, please contact Camden Gustason, Events Manager at [email protected]. Sponsorship opportunities are available, please contact Michele Schneider – Director of Business Development: [email protected] or (805) 965-3023.
About Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce
The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, from Goleta to Carpinteria, is a regional, business organization with the mission to help South Coast businesses, residents, and visitors thrive. Through leadership and collaboration, the Chamber is the principal economic development entity advocating for the business community. We engage with businesses, elected officials, and regional partners in proactive business initiatives that foster the South Coast’s unique business environment and create opportunities for our communities. The Chamber is proud to represent local business members who create 75,000 jobs on the South Coast! To learn more, visit sbscchamber.com or follow @SBSouthCoastChamber on Facebook and Instagram, and @SBSCChamber on Twitter.
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