Chamber Honors Dozens of Oceanside Businesses

Last Wednesday, the Oceanside Chamber held its Annual Awards and Recognition Luncheon at the El Camino Country Club. The Chamber, which is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year, recognized dozens of local businesses for their longtime support of the Chamber, including 75 year member, Weseloh Chevrolet.

Several businesses and community partners were also recognized with awards in ten different categories of excellence. Here's a quick look at our award winners:

Small Business of the Year: Ashley's Party Rental
Philanthropic Business of the Year: North County Lifeline
Green Partner of the Year: Green Oceanside
Patriotic Business of the Year: Pioneer Services
Arts & Culture Partner of the Year: KOCT
Innovator of the Year: Tri-City Medical Center
Community Partner of the Year: Genentech
Large Business of the Year: Gilead
Oceanside Chamber Citizen of the Year: Chuck Atkinson
Community Event of the Year: Kinane Events-Turkey Trot

The event also featured the installation of the Chamber's new Board of Directors, including an overview of recent accomplishments from outgoing Chair, Marva Bledsoe and a quick look ahead from new Chair, Kevin Witowich.

The Chamber is proud to have such a wide selection of vibrant and successful businesses in our community. Congratulations to all of our award winners, longtime members and the board members who faithfully serve our organization. We appreciate your support.

The event was presented by Tri-City Medical Center. Event sponsors included Genentech, Scripps, Waste Management and San Diego Gas & Electric. Table sponsors included Cox Communications, Pacific Marine Credit Union, The Toll Roads of Orange County, Kaiser Permanente and Oceanside Charitable Foundation. 
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Special thanks to Steve Gibbs of Zinco Photo & Video for an amazing job with the event photography!