Business Excellence Awards Gala 2025

The Ripple Effect of Excellence Starts Here
Now in its ninth year, the Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards celebrates the people, businesses, and organizations creating ripples of impact across our community. The Gala is the business community's event to honor the top-performing businesses and professionals in Mammoth Lakes. We are thrilled to have VONS GROCERY as our Presenting Sponsor for this year.

The Awards Gala will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Canyon Lodge.

Get ready for GALA's Evening schedule:
5:30pm:     Cocktail Reception Begins
                      Sponsored by SoCal Edison
6:30pm       Dinner
7:30pm       Awards Ceremony
8:30pm       Afterparty featuring DJ Lamont
                      Sponsored by Eastern Sierra Community Bank

Tickets - SOLD OUT

Tickets are SOLD OUT – however, you can still join the waiting list by registering on the yellow button on the right. The "ripple effect" theme will make this a night to remember.

Tickets:
$130 for individual (Chamber member)
$175 for individual (non member)
$1,500 for a table of ten

Priority Seating for you and your guests, putting you close to the action.
Company Logo displayed on your table, gaining visibility with community and business leaders.
Direct Support of Chamber Programs, helping us continue to provide resources, advocacy, and growth opportunities for local businesses.

SEATING REQUESTS: Please let us know if you have any specific seating requests by writing them in the Comments section on the Event Registration page.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please notify us at info@mammothlakeschamber.org

Voting for Finalists is Closed

We are so excited to share that the Nominations Committee has selected the top three finalists in all eight categories – and they're honored to be recognized!

Final voting ended on October 2, 2025 for Chamber members only.

>>> Click here for the list of the 2025 Finalists

Thank you all Raffle Prize Donors

While the awards take center stage, the raffle is a fun part of the evening that keeps the energy high. A BIG SHOUT OUT to all the businesses and organizations who donated a prize for this year's Gala - we have a whopping $16,300 in prizes. So attendees, get your raffle tickets on site on the night of the Gala.

Award Categories

This year's Award Categories:

Business of the Year
Business Person of the Year
Customer Service Person of the Year
New Business of the Year
Non-Profit of the Year
Young Professional of the Year
Business Front of the Year
Tourism Champion (NEW Category for 2025)

Nominations closed at midnight on September 2, 2025.

Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations for this year's Business Excellence Awards – we're thrilled to have a record number of submissions.

>>> Click here for more details on the 2025 Nomination Process and Criteria

Date and Time

Thursday Nov 6, 2025
5:30 PM - 10:30 PM PST

Location

Canyon Lodge

Fees/Admission

$130 Chamber Members
$175 Non-Chamber Members

$1,500 for Table of Ten
(see left for this elevated experience)

This year's GALA SPONSORS: