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Program Mission Statement

2022 Rising Star of the Year winners.

2023 Rising Star of the Year winners.

To bring the community together to honor our local high school seniors for demonstrating character; integrity, love of learning, involvement in school and community activities and/or the ability to overcome challenging life circumstances without compromising their education. The core of the Rising Star of the Month is the student who makes a difference in their home, school & community with sincerity and passion.

Rising Star Video Highlight

The Vista Chamber's Rising Star of the Month Program turns 10 this year! Watch the video below to learn more about this impactful program.

Thank you to Video Pro San Diego for this video highlighting our program!

At every Rising Star breakfast, students are asked to share their plans for the future.

Students are also encouraged to complete their education and return to our community to share their talents.

On the newest issue of our Vista Magazine, four awardees shared what they've accomplished after their participation in the Rising Star Program.

Can You Help Us?

In honor of this being the 10th anniversary of the Rising Star Program, we want this to also be the year we give the most money in scholarships to our students. Can you help us?

Your donation of even $5 can help make a difference in the education of a local high school student. Donate now using the link below.

For a tax deductible donation, please make checks payable to our partner Vista Education Foundation and write 'Rising Star' in the memo line. Please send all checks to our office at 170 Eucalyptus Ave, Ste. 115.

Interested in becoming an official sponsor of the Rising Star Program?

Sponsors are recognized at every breakfast ceremony and welcome to join us to hear from the students they're directly benefitting. Reach out to Vista Chamber CEO Rachel Beld at [email protected] to learn more.

Vista Chamber of Commerce

170 Eucalyptus Ave., Ste. 115

(760) 726-1122

[email protected] 

www.vistachamber.org