The Anaheim Business Awards Luncheon is held annually to recognize businesses, business leaders, business advocates and city advocates who have made contributions to the local and regional economy.
2008 Anaheim Business Awards
The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Anaheim and the Small
Business Administration, announces The 2008 Anaheim Business Awards. We are continuing the
tradition of honoring businesses in Anaheim by highlighting the accomplishments of key leaders
who help drive the local economy and create jobs in the Anaheim community.
The award recipients will be honored at The 2008 Anaheim Business Awards Luncheon on November
12, 2008 at Disney’s Disneyland Hotel. In addition, each winner will receive recognition
in press releases, newspaper advertising, the Chamber website, Anaheim Magazine, and the
Chamber’s weekly column in the Anaheim Bulletin.
Nomination Criteria
If you have any questions regarding the application or the nomination process, please contact the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce at (714) 758-0222.
Click here to print Nomination Form
The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce and Business Awards Selection Committee would like to thank all the businesses and individuals who submitted nominations this year. Each application will be carefully assessed and 2008 Anaheim Business Award nominees will be notified shortly of their status. Please check back regularly for the results. We can’t wait to see you at the luncheon on November 12!
Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor- Disneyland Resort
Platinum Sponsors- Banco Popular | Time Warner | Wescom Credit Union
Diamond Sponsor- Adams Steel | Turner Construction | Hilgenfeld Mortuary
Silver Sponsors- Anaheim Disposal | Citizen’s Business Bank | Rose Hills Memorial Bank
Table Sponsors- Arnel Management | New Horizons | Anaheim Family YMCA | Downtown Disney | Java Jean Bar | Linda Knoll | Hilton Anaheim | Stovall's Best Western | Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen
Sponsorship and program advertising opportunities are still available! Tickets are $45 per person, or $450 for a table seating 10. Please contact Sandy Thompson or Melodie Farr at the Chamber, 714-758-0222.
2007 ABA Businesses and Individuals Who Were Honored Include:
| Award Name |
Winner |
| Lifetime Achievement Award |
Bill O’Connell, Best Western Stovall’s Hotel |
| Business Champion of the Year |
Margaret Pashko, The Gas Company |
| Man of the Year |
Ryan Rhoades, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen |
| Woman of the Year |
Sandra Day, Musical Theatre West |
| Large Business of the Year |
Banco Popular |
| Small Business of the Year |
Pepperoni’s Pizza |
| Tourism Business of the Year |
Anaheim/OC Visitors & Convention Bureau |
| Construction/Developer of the Year |
Turner Construction |
| Manufacturing Business of the Year |
Colorplak |
| Family-Owned Business of the Year |
Hilgenfeld Mortuary |
| Minority-Owned Business of the Year |
Victory Bakery |
| Home-Based Business of the Year |
Pinnacle Luxury Tours |
| New Business of the Year |
Java Jean Bar |
| Non-Profit Organization of the Year |
Anaheim Family YMCA |
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