• 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.

1. Youth of the Year  (17 & Under)
   Recognizes an exceptional young person, age 17 or younger, who demonstrates leadership, character, achievement, and a commitment to making a positive difference in their school or community.
2. Athlete of the Year
   Recognizes an athlete who has demonstrated outstanding achievement, dedication, sportsmanship, perseverance, and character while positively representing their team, school, organization, or community.
3. Coach of the Year
   Recognizes an outstanding coach who demonstrates leadership, mentorship, sportsmanship, and dedication while making a positive impact on the athletes and families they serve.
4. Educator of the Year
   Recognizes an outstanding educator who goes above and beyond to inspire, support, and positively impact students and the educational community.
5. Emerging Leader  (Ages 18–25)
   Recognizes an outstanding young adult between the ages of 18 and 25 who demonstrates leadership, initiative, community involvement, and the potential to make a lasting impact in Moorpark.
6. Active Adult of the Year  (65+)
   Recognizes an individual age 65 or older who continues to make a significant contribution to the Moorpark community through volunteerism, leadership, mentorship, service, or community involvement.
7. Overcoming Adversity Award
   Recognizes an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary resilience, courage, and determination in overcoming significant challenges while inspiring others through their perseverance and positive spirit.
8. Volunteer of the Year

Recognizes an individual who generously gives their time, talents, and energy to serve local organizations, causes, and community members, demonstrating an exceptional commitment to making Moorpark a better place.

9. Community Champion

Recognizes an individual who embodies the spirit of being a great neighbor by consistently supporting, helping, and uplifting others and making Moorpark a stronger, more connected community.

10. Unsung Hero
    Recognizes a first responder who demonstrates exceptional service, courage, compassion, and dedication to protecting and serving the community, often without seeking recognition.
11. Public Servant of the Year
    Recognizes an elected official who demonstrates outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving the Moorpark community. This award honors an individual who works to represent the needs of the community, encourages civic engagement, and contributes to making Moorpark a stronger place to live, work, and do business.
12. New Business of the Year
    Recognizes an outstanding new business that opened after August 1 of the prior year and has already made a positive impression through its products or services, customer experience, innovation, and involvement in the Moorpark community.
13. Taste of Moorpark Award of the Year
    Recognizes an outstanding local restaurant, coffee house, winery, or brewery that provides exceptional food, beverages, service, and hospitality while creating a welcoming experience for customers. This award celebrates a business that contributes to Moorpark’s local dining and hospitality community and demonstrates a commitment to serving and supporting the community.
14. Professional Business of the Year
    Recognizes a professional service business that demonstrates excellence, integrity, exceptional client service, and a commitment to positively contributing to the Moorpark business community.
15. Best Place to Work
    Recognizes a local employer that creates an exceptional workplace culture by valuing its employees, fostering a positive and supportive environment, and demonstrating a commitment to employee growth, well-being, and success.
16. Non-Profit of the Year
    Recognizes a nonprofit organization that has made an exceptional impact through its mission, programs, services, volunteer efforts, and commitment to improving the lives of those in the Moorpark community.
17. Business of the Year
    Recognizes a Moorpark business that demonstrates excellence in business, outstanding customer service, community involvement, and a strong commitment to supporting and strengthening the local community.
18. Woman of the Year
    Recognizes an outstanding woman who has made a meaningful and positive impact on the Moorpark community through leadership, service, involvement, or dedication to others.
19. Man of the Year
    Recognizes an outstanding man who has made a meaningful and positive impact on the Moorpark community through leadership, service, involvement, or dedication to others.
20. Local Legend Award
    Recognizes an individual whose longstanding service, leadership, accomplishments, and dedication have left a lasting impact on Moorpark. This award honors someone whose contributions have become an important part of the community’s story and legacy.

• 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.