Fall 2023

182 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • F A L L 2 0 2 3 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ 36th Annual Business Excellence Awards Chris Sommers, Monica Lal, Will Elkington Photos by Kelli Uldall T he Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce recognized outstanding members in our regional business, nonprofit and governmental organi- zations at our 36th Annual Business Excellence Awards held at the Monterey Conference Center. Presented by 1st Capital Bank, over 300 guests enjoyed a lively evening centered around celebrating our community and the critical role our businesses have in contributing to our economy. Katy Castagna, Mary Adams, Kate Daniels Tim Kessler, George Kassal, Craig Ling Karina Rusk, Debbie Anthony, Cesca Dentice Maddox Haberdasher, Veronica Camp, Charlie Lippert Alora Daunt, Joe Smith, Heidi Daunt Cynthia Buhl, Fady Hanna, Amber Quinonez Erika Yanez. Nolan Aguilar, Sydney Lepai Allen & Clarissa Rowe, Linda & Sherwin Fernandez Gerard Rose, Stephanie Chrietzberg, Charles Chrietzberg, Mary Skibinski Evan Allen, Claire Gerard, Chris Nannini, Alex Lorca Tyller Williamson, Mary Ann Carbone Keith Severson, Francesca Giannotta DJ Muñiz, Brigette Brown Mary & Max Boland Photos: Kelli Uldall