April 24, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Jess Levy, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce ([email protected]) – (760) 931-8400
The 2023 Carlsbad Business Achievement & Distinction (CBAD) Awards Winners Announced
Carlsbad, CA — Today, The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce honored 6 businesses, 2 nonprofits, 3 teachers, 2 administrators, 1 Carlsbad Police Officer, and a dozen long-term chamber members at the 2023 Carlsbad Business Achievement & Distinction Awards.
Carlsbad Business Achievement & Distinction Awards Winners:
- Business of the Year (Small Business): Calsense
- Business of the Year (Large Business): John Stevenson Plumbing, Heating & Air
- Best Place to Work: BrightStar Care of Carlsbad
- Community Impact: Senior Care Options
- Innovator of the Year: Investing By Design
- Nonprofit of the Year: Community Resource Center
- People’s Choice Award: Solutions for Change
- Kindness Inspiration Award: Bitchin’ Sauce
- High School Teacher of the Year: Aimee Nava, Carlsbad High School
- Middle School Teacher of the Year: Dave Pier, Aviara Oaks Middle School
- Elementary School Teacher of the Year: Candace Wright, Mission Estancia
- Principal of the Year: Michael Ecker, Calavera Hills Middle School
- Educational Excellence Award: Rosemary Eshelman, Carlsbad Unified School District
- Police Officer of the Year: Jackie Pacheco, Carlsbad Police Department
Long-Term Carlsbad Chamber Member Honorees:
- EMD Electronics – 35 Years
- Tri-City Hospital Foundation – 35 Years
- Bandemer Accountancy Corp. – 30 Years
- Spangler Realty – 30 Years
- Days Inn Carlsbad – 25 Years
- Days Inn Oceanside – 25 Years
- John Stevenson Plumbing, Heating & Air – 25 Years
- La Costa Glen Carlsbad – 25 Years
- Modern Postcard – 25 Years
- Museum of Making Music – 25 Years
- MyPoint Credit Union – 20 Years
Sponsors for the #2023CBADAwards include Grand Pacific Resorts, Tri-City Medical Center and Wells Fargo.
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About the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is the largest chamber in north San Diego County with over 1,000 members. The Carlsbad Chamber is a regional economic catalyst, leadership convener, and community champion. The Mission of the Carlsbad Chamber is to promote business through member services, economic and community development, and public policy that balances economic prosperity with quality of life. For further information about the chamber, please contact (760) 931-8400, or visit the website at www.carlsbad.org.