Fall 2026

190 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 6 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ Monterey chamber Business Excellence Awards Liesbeth Visscher, Mary Ann Carbone, Monica Lal Photos by Kelli Uldall T he Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce recognized businesses, organizations and individuals who represent the very best of this community at the 39th Annual Business Excellence Awards. Presented by West Coast Community Bank at the Hyatt Regency Monterey, the chamber celebrated 17 businesses with 400 attendees, with business and community leaders in attendance to show their support. Lori & Dan Hightower Brad Levang, Erin Harwayne, Don Hofer Ryan Loiacono, Luis Alvarez, Andrew Ausonio Chris Carpenter, Kasey Ashurst, Josh Schmidt Bert & Bella Cutino Deneen Guss, Mike LaPlante, Kathleen Lee Anjanette Adams, Ondine Gorton, Lauren Cohen Evan Snider, Claudia Link, Rita & Ian Oglesby Ty Brooks, Kevin Chapman, Josh Stratton, Nancy Scholink, David Stewart Michele Young, Mike & Kathryn Avila Rhonda Vachon, Jeff White Niraj Maharaj, Penny Morris, Rich Aiello, Clay Larson, Chris Illig, Kim Luke Tony & Tara Baker Photos: Kelli Uldall