The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce celebrated all of those members who helped it achieve excellence in 2013 at its First Friday Breakfast today (Dec. 6). The Volunteer Recognition Breakfast took place from 7:30-9 a.m. at the Omni La Costa Resort and Spa. The Chamber presented awards to one member from each of of its committees. Those chosen best exemplify the mission statement of their respective committees. “One of the big reasons that the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce is where it is today is because of our volunteers — members who give their time to the chamber and to our committees, which are the life blood of what we do day in and day out,” said Ted Owen, the Chamber’s president and CEO. “We’re here today to honor the best of the best.” The winners were: Committee of the Year: Sustainability Committee Committee Chair of the Year: Ross Fields, Marrs Maddocks & Associates (Sustainability) Ambassadors Committee: Dana Main, SendOutCards Business Resource Committee: Rich Clark, Fuzion Payments Education Committee: Carolyn B. Reinmiller, Carolyn B. Reinmiller Public Relations Government Affairs Committee: Amber Ter-Vrugt, SDG&E ReadyCarlsbad Business Alliance: Bob Welty Technology Advisory Committee: Stan Quinn, Quinn’s Rapid Recharger The Chamber also presented Meritorious Awards to Paula Anderson, Michael Howes, and Gary Whittlesey. Rick Kaufman was presented with the Rookie of the Year award and Fernando Beltran Lupi was given the Go-Giver Award. View the photos of the winners below.