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Winners of the 2025 Carlsbad Business Achievement & Distinction (CBAD) Awards Named!
Carlsbad, CA — The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce honored 7 businesses, 1 nonprofit, 3 teachers, 1 administrator, 2 business professionals, 1 police officer and a dozen long-term chamber members at the 2025 Carlsbad Business Achievement & Distinction Awards. An inspiring keynote about Carlsbad was shared by David Abeles, CEO of TaylorMade Golf.
Carlsbad Business Achievement & Distinction Awards Winners:
Business Awards:
- Large Business of the Year: TaylorMade Golf https://youtu.be/XKKHpAToZEI
- Small Business of the Year: B.A. Worthing, Inc. https://youtu.be/0NdUX3zNCdk
- Best Place to Work: BrightStar Care of Carlsbad https://youtu.be/V0o9GRYR4pY
- Business Professional of the Year: Blanca Rincon, Apex 365 Workforce Solutions https://youtu.be/J4cTgbRU1-k
- Community Impact: Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream https://youtu.be/p5SaxU0kA9w
- New Business of the Year: Liberty Bernal Coaching https://youtu.be/hd5o8iubyKo
- Young Professional of the Year: Megan Lawley, Bitchin’ Sauce https://youtu.be/zcJK4fVhMEE
Education Awards:
- Elementary School: Brian Charles, Capri Elementary School https://youtu.be/_O2nrYwah-E
- Middle School: Emily Foster, Aviara Oaks Middle School https://youtu.be/Cx6u-hCooAA
- High School: Peter Manzi, Carlsbad High School https://youtu.be/MelOgRlgO0M
- Principal of the Year: Julie Redfield, Carlsbad High School https://youtu.be/o6_u9IQ8gv8
Community Awards:
- Nonprofit of the Year: Solutions for Change https://youtu.be/AIK6PoMuzv0
- Police Officer of the Year: Corporal Joshua Gilworth, Carlsbad Police Department https://youtu.be/eD8NA99Za1s
- Kind Company Inspiration Award: Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream https://youtu.be/H7GUTXCkPA4
- People’s Choice Award: Omni La Costa Resort & Spa https://youtu.be/b22AZWR9oBI
Long-Term Carlsbad Chamber Member Honorees:
Celebrating 25 Years with the Carlsbad Chamber:
- Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
Celebrating 30 Years with the Carlsbad Chamber:
- The Flower Fields
- Carlsbad Seapointe – A Grand Pacific Resort
- GIA (Gemological Institute of America)
- Chamberlain Property Management
Celebrating 35 Years with the Carlsbad Chamber:
- Scripps Coastal Medical Centers
Celebrating 40 Years with the Carlsbad Chamber:
- MiraCosta College
Celebrating 45 Years with the Carlsbad Chamber:
- Hall & Martin Properties
Title and Presenting Sponsors for the #2025CBADAwards include Pala Casino, BMW of Carlsbad, Grand Pacific Resorts, and Wells Fargo.
We hope you will take some time to watch our winners’ videos, hear their stories, and feel proud to be part of Carlsbad!
For media inquiries or further information, please contact:
Jess Levy, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce
[email protected]
760-931-8400 X 209
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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.
Photo Caption: 2025 Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors