Spring 2024

186 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S P R I N G 2 0 2 4 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ Carmel Chamber Awards of Excellence Gala Kerry Sanchez, LanceWells, Debbie Lemon Photos by Kelli Uldall T he Carmel Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence Gala celebrated local businesses with an unforgettable “Back to the 80s” theme at Quail Lodge & Golf Course, featuring neon, big hair and totally tubular tunes. Anton & Michel Restaurant took home Business of the Year honors. Heartfelt thanks to presenting sponsor Monterey County Bank for their support. Susan Dampier, Brett Bird, Aja Gonzalez, Dana Demmia Ben Beesley, Mark Stilwell, Steve Snider Azniv Amirkhanian, Kareena Kevork, Michael Amirkhanian, Michelle Amirkhanian JC Hill, Stefani Chaney, Joe Torrice Clarissa & Alan Rowe Charles, Stephanie, and Charles Chrietzberg Gerard Rose, Sygale Lomas, LanceWills, Greg Avant April Montgomery, Hector Cora, Cameron & Ashley Stoddard Valerie Fermor, Shelley Aliotti, Maddox Haberdasher, Diana Alchimisa, Colleen Marquez Randy Bernabe, Alex Sapien, Jenna Garzaniti, Heather Gardner, Jeff Langman, Austin Palacios, Erin Sollecito Sandra & Alan Silvestri Amelia & Joaquin Turner David O’Neil, Kimberlie Guerrieri Stephen & Sarah Moorer Photos: Kelli Uldall