2026 Awards of Excellence - Diamonds are Forever

Join Us for Evening of Excellence, Elegance & Intrigue at the 2026 Awards of Excellence

Your Mission, should you choose to accept it:

Join the Carmel Chamber of Commerce for an unforgettable evening celebrating the businesses, organizations, and individuals who make our community exceptional.

Inspired by the timeless style and sophistication of 007, this year’s Awards of Excellence will bring together Carmel’s business community for an evening of cocktails, dinner, celebration, and a few surprises along the way.

Dress to Impress
Bond-inspired cocktail attire encouraged.
Think black tie, diamonds, glamour, and timeless sophistication.

Your Mission Awaits
Celebrate this year’s honorees, connect with our extraordinary business community, and raise a glass to excellence in Carmel.

 

⭐ Your Favorites Deserve the Spotlight ⭐

STAR Awards Voting Is Open

The businesses that know your name. The restaurants you recommend to friends. The nonprofits making a difference. The people who go the extra mile—and make our community better because of it.

It’s time to give them some well-deserved recognition.

Public voting is now open for the 2026 Carmel Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence—the STAR Awards! Celebrate our member businesses, nonprofits, and organizations across Carmel-by-the-Sea, Carmel Valley, Big Sur, Monterey, and surrounding communities.

Who has made a difference in your year?

Perhaps it’s a favorite neighborhood shop, an exceptional service provider, or an organization whose work you admire. Your vote is a chance to thank them—and help their hard work earn recognition.

The top three nominees in each category advance to the finalist round, where Chamber members select the winners.

⭐ Everyone can participate in public voting.

⭐ Vote as often as you like through October 29.

⭐ Share the ballot and rally support for your favorites.

Great work deserves recognition.

Let’s celebrate the people behind it.

VOTE NOW