Each year, the Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce takes pride in recognizing individuals and businesses in our community who truly represent what is best about our community. The Chamber’s Annual Business Awards serve as an opportunity for us to identify those who have gone above and beyond in helping to ensure that Palm Desert continues to be the premier community in our region in which to live and work.

The nominations are in!

It's time to vote for all your favorites!

Healthy Living Award - Awarded in recognition of an innovative business that supports the health of its consumers and community within its core business model and mission.

Previous Winner: Birth Choice of the Desert

2025 Nominees:

Artmed Aesthetics and Wellness

Birth Choice of the Desert

Body Symmetry MD

BodymetRx

Chef Tanya's Kitchen

Desert Recreation District

Thermiculture Management

Outstanding Customer Service -Every business wants loyal customers who write rave reviews and bring their friends – but this takes a huge amount of work, a quality product and a team who love the business as much as the owners do. This award recognizes a business whose people go the extra mile for their clients. 

Previous Winner: Hotel Paseo

2025 Nominees:

Alera-Adamson & McGoldrick Insurance Solutions

Desert Willow Golf Course

Hat Bar by Pretty Please

J & E Automotive

Peach Whiskers

Postnet on Bob Hope

Trypps

Hidden Gem Award - Shining a light on a small or lesser-known businesses that provides exceptional service, products or experiences.

New Award for 2025

2025 Nominees:

Dale's Records

Desert Glow Medical Aesthetics & Wellness

Dream Factory Creative Studios

French Corner Cafe

Kyle & Co

La Provence Patisserie & Cafe

Norman's Nursery

Palm Desert Mailbox +

Palm Springs Surf Club

SEEK Personnel Staffing

SOTToVOCE Cafe

Rising Star Business Award- This recognition will honor a business that began no more than two years ago. They will have taken an idea and turned it into a new business which has gained traction and support. This business’ innovative approach ensures that it’s well on its way to long-term success.

Previous Winner: Haystack Coffee

2025 Nominees:

Buena Matcha

LIMITLESS Digital

Masvino Wines

Miti Boards

Resort Carpet & Tile Care

The Community Champion – This business must show a devotion of time and energy to the local community in a meaningful way that goes beyond average civic duty and can be seen as an advocate for continued community development; making it a better place to live and do business for their neighbors.

Previous Winner: Acrisure Arena

2025 Nominees:

Burrtec Waste & Recycling

General Air Conditioning & Heating

Jimmy John's Palm Desert

Konnections Certification Inc.

Palm Springs Air Museum

Palm Springs Animal Shelter

Sloat Law Group

The Patriot Store

Visit Greater Palm Springs

The Planet Saver – The Planet Saver Award recognizes the work of an organization with sustainability at the heart of their business. They are fully committed to sustainable best practice and making the world a better place.

Previous Winner: The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens

2025 Nominees:

Burrtec Waste & Recycling

Estate Greens

Renova Energy

The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens

Stronger Together Award – Recognizes a business that has made significant contributions to fostering a culture of inclusion, not only within the workplace but also in the broader community. This award honors businesses that actively create spaces where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Previous Winner: General Air Conditioning & Plumbing

2025 Nominees:

417 Recovery

Palm Desert U.S. Army Recruiting Center

Hotel Paseo

JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa

On The Mark Digital Advertising Network

Non-Profit Excellence Award - In recognition of outstanding accomplishments by a nonprofit organization with a reputation for excellence within the nonprofit community, as well as with the public at large whose strategic vision, passion and perseverance has led to extraordinary outcomes for the community it serves.

Previous Winner: Voices For Children

2025 Nominees:

ACT for MS

Amy's Purpose, Inc.

Assistance League Coachella Valley

Braille Institute Coachella Valley

Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert

Desert Best Friend's Closet

GPL - Grandparents Love

Iyengar Yoga Center Coachella Valley

Loving All Animals

Parkinson's Resource Organization

Read With Me Volunteer Programs

Shay's Warriors Life After Cancer

The Girlfriend Factor

The Joslyn Center

United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire

Variety Children's Charity of the Desert

Voices for Children

Business Owner/Entrepreneur of the Year - The buck stops with them. They might be the boss, and own the profits, but they have the sleepless nights, tax bills and difficult conversations. This category celebrates someone who has achieved something impressive, but also has given something back – whether that is to their staff or their community.

Previous Winners: Emily Vogt - Sneaker Mama Creations & Stephanie Nazemi, D.C. - Nazemi Musculoskeletal Center

2025 Nominees:

Alex Sabbag - Soul Dive Yoga

Emma & Kim Lam-Zumbro - Anytime Fitness Palm Desert

Frank Jones - Palm Springs Life

Glen & Ashley Coy - Windmill City Screen Printing

Karen J. Sloat - Sloat Law Group, APC

Peter Anderson - Desert Luxury Pools

Citizen of the Year- The Citizen of the Year Award is presented to that individual who best represents the qualities each of us admire and respect among our friends, neighbors and associates.

• The award is not for achievement, it is for helping others achieve.
• It’s not for an outstanding single effort, rather for long-term, continuing commitment to the community.
• It’s not for the position they hold, but for “being there” when needed.
• It’s not for being a member, or for paying dues, or for making financial contribution, it’s for being the one everybody wants on the committee when there’s a job to be done.
• It’s for the one who says, “Sure – I’ll help – what do we need to do?” And then does it.

This is the kind of person we need to encourage and celebrate in our businesses and in our community.

This is our Citizen of the Year.

Previous Winner: Pat Harris - Read With Me Volunteer Program

2025 Nominees:

Erin Hyland - Leadership Coachella Valley

Kathleen Kelly - Former Mayor and Palm Desert Resident

Kimberly Krause - Konnections Certification

Rob Ballew - Retired Executive and Community Supporter

This year it's a Tiki-Themed Celebration!

Sip on island-inspired drinks, enjoy a delicious feast, and cheer on our award winners—all while dressed in your best Tiki attire! Break out those Hawaiian shirts, grass skirts, and leis, and let’s make it a night to remember!

Any questions? Give us a call 760-346-6111

Want to register to attend or become a sponsor - click here.

Executive Council Members, Chamber Sponsors & Partners