Carlsbad, CA — The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists for the 2020 Carlsbad Business Achievement & Distinction Awards, which are grouped into three big categories: Education Awards, Business Awards and Community Awards. Winners will be announced at the Carlsbad Business Achievement & Distinction (CBAD) Awards Luncheon: Bridge tothe Future on Thursday, March 19, 2020, from 10:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa.
“We love showcasing and celebrating all those that make an impact in our community. This event brings everyone together to encourage us all to be the best we can be,” CEO of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, Bret Schanzenbach.
Below is the full list of finalists:
EDUCATION AWARDS
Teacher of the Year
Amy Adams, Kelly Elementary
Lauri Britton, Carlsbad High School
Kacie Drake, Army Navy Academy
Cedric Hart, Jefferson Elementary
Patricia Langen, Calavera Hills Middle School
Nicole Latasa, Buena Vista Elementary School
Scott Leonard, Paul Ecke Central Elementary School
Mia Lewis, Valley Middle School
Megan Ratcliffe, La Costa Canyon High
Megan Smith, Pacific Rim Elementary
School Administrator of the Year
Carla Bos, Jefferson Elementary School
Kimberly Fuentes , Calavera Hills Elementary School
Reno Medina , La Costa Canyon High
Richard Tubbs, Pacific Rim Elementary
BUSINESS AWARDS
Best New Business of the Year
Elite Teepees
Handel’s Carlsbad
Ryan Video Productions
Best Place to Work – Small Company
Bitchin’ Sauce
Fortis Fitness and Strength Training & YOGALUX
LendSpark Business Financing
Best Place to Work-Large Company
Las Villas De Carlsbad, an Elmcroft Senior Living Community
San Diego Gas & Electric
Walmart Labs
Workplace MVP
Major General Authur M. Bartell, Army & Navy Academy
Danae Kasarjian, Calsense
COMMUNITY AWARDS
Community Impact Award – Small Company
ALL MAVEN, Inc.
Carolyn B. Reinmiller Public Relations
Engel & Völkers Carlsbad
Howes, Weiler, Landy Planning & Engineering
Pro-Cal Lighting, Inc.
San Diego Aviators
Señor Grubby’s
Sullivan Solar Power
SunCity Advising
Community Impact – Large Company
Solatube International, Inc
Tri-City Medical Center
Non-Profit of the Year
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation – Discovery Center
Army and Navy Academy
Carlsbad Educational Foundation
Girl Scouts San Diego
Mitchell Thorp Foundation
North County Food Bank
North County Health Services
The feature presentation this year will be an interview with Founding Chairman and CEO Emeritus of Qualcomm® Dr. Irwin Jacobs. “Since my retirement, I often meet with young entrepreneurs who want advice on how to start the next Qualcomm,” says Dr. Jacobs. “I always enjoy sharing the lessons that I have learned in starting both Linkabit and Qualcomm, including leadership by example, perseverance, and working cooperatively to solve problems.”
The interview will be conducted by the Founder/Owner of Fortis Fitness and Strength Training & YOGALUX, Adam Jacobs, who is also a board member of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce and Dr. Jacobs’ grandson. “Having grown up in North County, it amazes me how much this region has to offer,” says Adam Jacobs. “The thing that stands out the most is the incredible community that has been built. The people are truly the heart of soul of this region!”
KUSI News Anchor and North County local, Lauren Phinney, will act as Master of Ceremonies.
Ticket prices to be a part of this celebration are $95 for members, $150 for general public and $1000 for a sponsored table of eight. Other event sponsorship opportunities area available. Go to www.carlsbad.org/event/2020cbadawards to purchase your tickets.
Sponsors for the #2020CBADAwards include Grand Pacific Resorts, San Diego Gas & Electric, Tri-City Medical Center and Wells Fargo.
About the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is the largest chamber in north San Diego County with over 1,100 members. The Carlsbad Chamber acts as a regional economic catalyst, leadership convener and community champion. The Mission of the Carlsbad Chamber is to promote business through member services, economic and community development, and public policy that balances economic prosperity with quality of life. For further information about the chamber, please contact (760) 931-8400, or visit the website at www.carlsbad.org.
