2021 Awards of Excellence ~ A Regency Ball

GOOD FORTUNE, OUR DELECTABLE GALA SOLD OUT ON NOVEMBER 18TH!
IF YOU ARE STILL INTERESTED IN ATTENDING, PLACE YOUR NAME ON OUR WAIT LIST IN CASE SEATS BECOME AVAILABLE!

Distinguished Lords & Ladies of Carmel, 
It is our honor to impart to you that the Awards of Excellence shall officially return to Quail Lodge this December 1st, 2021.
The incomparable businesses of Carmel are invited for a night of festivities in the form of a royal Regency-era ball as inspired by the Netflix series Bridgerton. Set in 1813, the Regency is perhaps the most extraordinary decade in all of British history. Noted for its elegance and achievements in the fine arts and architecture. This era encompassed a time of great social, political and economic change. You may know the time period as being the setting of numerous novels by celebrated author Jane Austen.
This will be the pre-eminent event of the social season. An auction, symphony music, Regency-era dress and fine dining will be part of the festivities as we recognize the best amongst us.
Will you be coming as a baroness, or perhaps a duke, maybe even a prince? Various sponsorship opportunities will secure your title within these aristocratic circles.
The royal court has extended this invitation to you and looks forward to your attendance at this most excellent of occasions. These highly coveted tickets sell out every year; we expect this year to be no exception.  Secure your place soon by purchasing tickets through the Chamber.
Her Royal Majesty's Social Secretaries, 
(The Awards of Excellence Committee) 

Join other chamber members in celebrating excellence in business! Fourteen categories plus Business of the Year will receive the star award for businesses and organizations which are nominated by the community and selected by chamber members. The gala includes a wine reception, silent auction, raffle and the awards presentations. 

FIRST COURSE
Artichoke & Parmesan Soup
Grilled Seeded Costini, Potato Salad with Fennel Pollen, Celery, Onion, Espelette Oil

ENTREE
Braised Short Ribs
Truffle Gnocchi, Roasted Baby Carrots, Sauce Bordelaise 
 
ENTREE
Vegetable Wellington (Vegetarian)
 Seasonal Vegetable, Puff Pastry, Roasted Red Pepper Coulis

DESSERT
White Chocolate and Mint Flummery
Rosemary & Pecan Brittle


COVID EVENT SAFETY POLICY
For the time being, at all Chamber events, guests will be asked to show their COVID vaccination card or Negative COVID test results within 72hrs of each event. Please help us keep our events safe for all!
 
RECEPTION WINE SPONSORS (Reception 6-6:45pm)
Hahn Family Wines & Scheid Vineyards

DINNER WINE SPONSORS (Program 6:45-9pm)
Bernardus Winery & Odonata Wines

Special thanks to KING & QUEEN
Presenting Sponsor Hayashi Wayland
 



ONLINE SILENT AUCTION LINKS