Join Us for Evening of Excellence\, Elegance &\; Intrigue at the 2026 Awards of Excellence
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\nYour Mission\, should you choose to accept it:
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\nJoin the Carmel Chamber of Commerce for an unforgettable evening celebrating the businesses\, organizations\, and individuals who make our community exceptional.
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\nInspired by the timeless style and sophistication of 007\, this year&rsquo\;s Awards of Excellence will bring together Carmel&rsquo\;s business community for an evening of cocktails\, dinner\, celebration\, and a few surprises along the way.
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\nDress to Impress
\nBond-inspired cocktail attire encouraged.
\nThink black tie\, diamonds\, glamour\, and timeless sophistication.
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\nYour Mission Awaits
\nCelebrate this year&rsquo\;s honorees\, connect with our extraordinary business community\, and raise a glass to excellence in Carmel.
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⭐\; Your Favorites Deserve the Spotlight ⭐\;
\n\nSTAR Awards Voting Is Open
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\n\nThe businesses that know your name. The restaurants you recommend to friends. The nonprofits making a difference. The people who go the extra mile&mdash\;and make our community better because of it.
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\n\nIt&rsquo\;s time to give them some well-deserved recognition.
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\n\nPublic voting is now open for the 2026 Carmel Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence&mdash\;the STAR Awards! Celebrate our member businesses\, nonprofits\, and organizations across Carmel-by-the-Sea\, Carmel Valley\, Big Sur\, Monterey\, and surrounding communities.
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\n\nWho has made a difference in your year?
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\n\nPerhaps it&rsquo\;s a favorite neighborhood shop\, an exceptional service provider\, or an organization whose work you admire. Your vote is a chance to thank them&mdash\;and help their hard work earn recognition.
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\n\nThe top three nominees in each category advance to the finalist round\, where Chamber members select the winners.
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\n\n⭐\; Everyone can participate in public voting.
\n\n⭐\; Vote as often as you like through October 29.
\n\n⭐\; Share the ballot and rally support for your favorites.
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\n\nGreat work deserves recognition.
\n\nLet&rsquo\;s celebrate the people behind it.
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\nVOTE NOW
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\n LOCATION:Folktale Winery 8940 Carmel Valley Road UID:e.2640.59187 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20261013T222029Z URL:https://members.carmelchamber.org/events/details/2026-awards-of-excellence-diamonds-are-forever-59187 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR