Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2025 Moorpark Community Awards Dinner on October 14th at 5:30PM at M on High! Tickets on sale until October 7th: Click here to purchase!

This annual celebration brings together residents, local leaders, and friends to honor the outstanding contributions of our community members and local businesses.

We will recognize this year’s award winners and nominees who have made a significant impact in Moorpark, showcasing the spirit of service and teamwork that defines our town.

Enjoy a delightful dinner, inspiring stories, and a chance to connect with fellow community members. Let’s come together to celebrate the heart and soul of Moorpark!

Who is eligible to win?

Any person, business or organization that is in or closely affiliated with the Moorpark Community
Nominees can not win the same award they have won within the last three years
Person or business DOES NOT need to be a member of the Moorpark Chamber of Commerce

How to vote

To nominate someone you must submit a short explanation of why they deserve the award ( Max 100 words)
You can only vote one time.
Duplicate submissions will result in your vote being invalid.
Your name and email address are required, they will be used to notify you of Moorpark Chamber events. Your information will not be shared or sold.
You are encouraged to vote in each category but it is not required.

Award categories

Individuals:

Woman of the Year
Man of the Year
Youth of the Year (age 17 or younger)
Active Adult of the Year (65+)
Public Servant of the Year
Educator of the Year
Coach of the Year
Good Neighbor of the Year

Businesses/Organizations:

Small Business of the Year (1-10 employees)
*Moved from Chamber awards to community awards in 2023
Mid-Size Business of the Year (11-30 employees)
*Moved from Chamber awards to community awards in 2023
Large Business of the Year (31+ employees)
*Moved from Chamber awards to community awards in 2023
Non-Profit of the Year
Service Organization of the Year
Restaurant of the Year
Event of the Year
Entertainment of the Year
Retail Shop of the Year *Formerly Shop of the Year
Professional Service Business of the Year
Best Place to Work *Formerly Employer of the Year
New Business of the Year (Opened after August 1, 2024)

How are the awards chosen?

Votes are done online by the people of Moorpark.
One company/person can not win more than one award per year. In the event that the vote has one company winning two awards, the chairman of the board will decide which award they win and the second place from the vote will win that award.
In the event of a tie, the chairman of the board will break the tie.

VOTE HERE

Past Winners

Individuals

Woman of the Year

2025 – Kim Casten
2024 – Morgan Kent
2023 – Jackie Flame
2022 – Renee Delgado
2019 – Jackie Flame
2018 – Diana Fowler
2016 – Linnea Brecunier
2013 – Pam Castro
2011 – Debbie Aquino

Man of the Year

2025 – Jim Collier
2024 – Jeff Brodsly
2023 – Alejandro Castro
2022 – Chris Barrett
2019 – Jason Flame
2018 – Jason Flame
2013 – Ken Simons
2011 – Bruce Thomas

Youth of the Year (age 17 or younger)

2025 – Devon Oviedo
2024 – Blake Brown
2023 – Riya Agrawal and Saravankumar Reddy Padala
2022 – Sahil Sampangi
2019 – Nicolette Sichmeller
2018 – Dawson Medlock
2013 – Annie Hadley
2011 – Tyler Cherry

Active Adult of the Year (65+)

2025 – Rosalie Barili
2024 – Violet Johnson
2023 – Bernardo Perez
2022 – Rick Brodsly
2019 – Vicki McGowan
2018 – Ralph Mauriello
2016 – Jim Carpenter
2013 – Ann Dickson
2011 – Pete Duncan

Educator of the Year

2025 – Vanessa Vega
2024 – Timothy Maloof
2023 – Sean Burns
2022 – Charles R. Brinkman IV
2019 – Andrew De La Torre
2018 – Becky Hayden
2013 – Raymond Hebel
2011 – Richard Jenkins

Public Servant of the Year

2025 – Becky Purnell
2024 – John Bandek
2023 – Daniel Groff
2022 – Sgt. Juan Ponce
2019 – Amy Garcia
2018 – John Riley
2016 – Harvey Plaks
2013 – Hugh Riley
2011 – Steve Kueny

Coach of the Year

2025 – Tommy Luna
2024 – Daniel Gonzalez
2023 – Ryan Huisenga
2022 – Dan Burchfield

Good Neighbor of the Year

2025- Jeff Brodsly
2024 – Lacey Knox
2023 – Maren Lowry

Businesses/Organizations

Small Business of the Year (1-10 employees)

2025 – Moorpark Karate & Krav Maga
2024 – Cut Lab
2023 – Ambiance Home Furnishings & Decor

Mid-Size Business of the Year( 11-30 employees)

2025 – M on High
2024 – 100 Group
2023 – Action Academy

Large Business of the Year (31+ employees)

2025 – Bombardier
2024 – Aerovironment, Inc.
2023 – RR Electric, Heating and Air

Non-Profit of the Year

2025 – Moorpark Friends of the Library
2024 – The Joel Burchfield Foundation
2023 – Team Wish

Service Organization of the Year

2025 – Moorpark Women’s Club
2024 – Moorpark Explorers Post #2912
2023 – Rotary Club Moorpark Morning
2022 – Ruben Castro Charities
2019 – Rotary Club of Moorpark
2018 – Women’s Fortnightly
2013 – Moorpark Police Volunteers

Restaurant of the Year

2025- Freda’s Fine Food & Drink
2024 – M on High
2023 – Lucky Fools
2022 – Country Harvest Moorpark

Event of the Year

2025 – Holiday on High Street
2024 – Moorpark Apricot Festival
2023 – Moorpark Country Days
2022 – Holiday on High Street

Entertainment of the Year

2025 – The High Street Arts Center
2024 – Moorpark Film Festival
2023 – Moorpark Symphony Orchestra
2022 – The High Street Arts Center

Retailer of the Year

2025 – SIDORA Home & Gift Studio

Professional Service Business of the Year

2025 – J.W. Home Care
2024 – Moorpark Veterinary Hospital
2023 – Ridley Defense
2022 – Golden Plumbing

Best Place to Work

2025 – AeroVironment, Inc.

New Business of the Year (Opened after August 1 of the prior year)

2025 – Illuminé Skin & Wellness
2024 – Che Gelato!
2023 – Magma Pizzeria
2022 – M on High Restaurant

Past Categories:

Employer of the Year

2024 – Grocery Outlet Moorpark
2023 – 100 Group
2022 – Moorpark Veterinary Hospital

Shop of the Year

2024 – Ambiance Home Furnishings
2023 – Dover Saddlery
2022 – Coffee A La Mode

Volunteer of the Year

2019 – Kathy Wylie
2018 – Kathy Wylie
2016 – Carolyn Schrimpf
2013 – Suzy Lesiak
2011 – Eric Dee

Hometown Hero

2019 – Sgt Ron Helus
2016 – Jessica Mendoza
2013 – Doug Ridley

Legend Award

2019 – Robert Perez
2018 – Hugh Riley
2016 – Dale Parvin

Member of the Year:

2013 – Kam and Mark Holland, owners of Pacific Coast Auto Body
2011 – Lenore Hatzenbiler

Nonprofit of the Year:

2013 – Relay for Life
2011 – Moorpark Food Pantry

Entrepreneur of the Year:

2019 – Jeff Brodsley of Chosen Payments
2011 – Mike and Dayna Lemmo

Businessman of the Year:

2006 – Doug Ridley