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Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2024 Moorpark Community Awards Dinner on October 15th at 6 PM at M on High! Tickets on sale until October 10th: 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

Voting for 2024 is now closed.
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 *New category in 2023!

Businesses/Organizations:

Small Business of the Year (1-10 employees)
*Moved from Chamber awards to community awards this year
Mid-Size Business of the Year (11-30 employees)
*Moved from Chamber awards to community awards this year
Large Business of the Year (31+ employees)
*Moved from Chamber awards to community awards this year
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 2022)

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.

Past Winners

Individuals

Woman of the Year

2011 – Debbie Aquino
2013 – Pam Castro
2016 – Linnea Brecunier
2018 – Diana Fowler
2019 – Jackie Flame
2022 – Renee Delgado
2023 – Jackie Flame

Man of the Year

2011 – Bruce Thomas
2013 – Ken Simons
2018 – Jason Flame
2019 – Jason Flame
2022 – Chris Barrett
2023 – Alejandro Castro

Youth of the Year (age 17 or younger)

2011 – Tyler Cherry
2013 – Annie Hadley
2018 – Dawson Medlock
2019 – Nicolette Sichmeller
2022 – Sahil Sampangi
2023 – Riya Agrawal and Saravankumar Reddy Padala

Active Adult of the Year (65+)

2011 – Pete Duncan
2013 – Ann Dickson
2016 – Jim Carpenter
2018 – Ralph Mauriello
2019 – Vicki McGowan
2022 – Rick Brodsly
2023 – Bernardo Perez

Educator of the Year

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

Public Servant of the Year

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

Coach of the Year

2022 – Dan Burchfield
2023 – Ryan Huisenga

Good Neighbor

2023 – Maren Lowry

Businesses/Organizations

Small Business of the Year

2023 – Ambiance Home Furnishings & Decor

Mid-Size Business of the Year

2023 – Action Academy

Large Business of the Year

2023 – RR Electric, Heating and Air

Non-Profit of the Year

2023 – Team Wish

Service Organization of the Year

2013 – Moorpark Police Volunteers
2018 – Women’s Fortnightly
2019 – Rotary Club of Moorpark
2022 – Ruben Castro Charities
2023 – Rotary Club Moorpark Morning

Restaurant of the Year

2022 – Country Harvest Moorpark
2023 – Lucky Fools

Event of the Year

2022 – Holiday on High Street
2023 – Moorpark Country Days

Entertainment of the Year

2022 – The High Street Arts Center
2023 – Moorpark Symphony Orchestra

Shop of the Year

2022 – Coffee A La Mode
2023 – Dover Saddlery

Professional Service Business of the Year

2022 – Golden Plumbing
2023 – Ridley Defense

Employer of the Year

2022 – Moorpark Veterinary Hospital
2023 – 100 Group

New Business of the Year

2022 – M on High Restaurant
2023 – Magma Pizzeria

Past Categories:

Volunteer of the Year

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

Hometown Hero

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

Legend Award

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

Member of the Year:

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

Nonprofit of the Year:

2011 – Moorpark Food Pantry
2013 – Relay for Life

Entrepreneur of the Year:

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

Businessman of the Year:

2006 – Doug Ridley