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SUMMARY:Whittier Leadership & Excellence Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:ALOHA!  \n\nJoin us for Whittier Leadership & Excellence Awards 2026\, a vibrant evening celebrating the achievements of Whittier's business community. Featuring award presentations\, installation of the new Chamber leadership\, networking\, and a festive tropical atmosphere\, this event brings together local leaders\, emerging professionals\, and top businesses for an unforgettable night of celebration.\n\nExpect:\n\n  Inspired recognition presentations\n\n  A lively\, inclusion-focused reception and dinner\n\n  Networking opportunities with the business community\n\nWhether you're being recognized\, nominating someone\, or attending as a guest   this is the night to spotlight excellence and leadership across Whittier\n\n  Why Attend\n\nThis isn't just an awards night   it's a celebration of community impact\, leadership\, innovation\, and connection. Meet fellow business owners\, community partners\, elected officials\, and future leaders who make Whittier a great place to live\, work\, and grow.\n\n   Reserve your seats today!\n\n  2026 Award Categories\n\nWe're proud to honor individuals and businesses that drive impact\, influence\, and community engagement. Categories include:\n\n  Business of the Year (The Chamber's Highest Honor)\n\nPresented to the business that exemplifies exceptional growth\, leadership\, innovation\, and lasting impact on the Whittier business community. This award represents the highest recognition given by the Chamber.\n\n  Community Champion Award\n\nRecognizing a business or individual whose actions make a meaningful difference in the Whittier community.\n\n   Business Advocacy Leadership Award\n\nPresented to a business or leader who champions pro-business policies\, economic growth\, and civic engagement for the betterment of local commerce.\n\n  Volunteer of the Year\n\nCelebrating a volunteer whose service strengthens our Chamber and supports the broader business ecosystem.\n\n  Young Professional of the Year\n\nRecognizing an emerging leader making notable contributions through innovation\, initiative\, and community involvement.\n\n\n  Nominations Now Open!\n\nKnow an individual or business worth celebrating? Nominate them today!\n\nSelf-nominations are welcome.\n\n  Submit nominations online by April 1\, 2026\n\n  Whittier Leadership & Excellence Awards - Nomination Form   Fill out form
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p data-end="1013" data-start="632"><strong><span style="font-size:26px\;">&#127802\;<em>ALOHA!&nbsp\;</em>&#127802\;</span></strong><br />\nJoin us for <strong data-end="681" data-start="644">Whittier Leadership &amp\; Excellence Awards&nbsp\;2026</strong>\, a vibrant evening celebrating the achievements of Whittier&rsquo\;s business community. Featuring award presentations\, installation of the new Chamber leadership\, networking\, and a festive tropical atmosphere\, this event brings together local leaders\, emerging professionals\, and top businesses for an unforgettable night of celebration.</p>\n\n<p data-end="1174" data-start="1015"><strong>Expect:</strong><br />\n&#127802\; Inspired recognition presentations<br data-end="1063" data-start="1060" />\n&#127802\; A lively\, inclusion-focused reception and dinner<br data-end="1117" data-start="1114" />\n&#127802\; Networking opportunities with the business community</p>\n\n<p data-end="1328" data-start="1176">Whether you&rsquo\;re being recognized\, nominating someone\, or attending as a guest &mdash\; this is the night to spotlight excellence and leadership across Whittier</p>\n\n<h2 data-end="3417" data-start="3401">&#127881\;<strong> Why Attend</strong></h2>\n\n<p data-end="3680" data-start="3419">This isn&rsquo\;t just an awards night &mdash\; it&rsquo\;s a celebration of <strong data-end="3535" data-start="3475">community impact\, leadership\, innovation\, and connection</strong>. Meet fellow business owners\, community partners\, elected officials\, and future leaders who make Whittier a great place to live\, work\, and grow.</p>\n\n<p data-end="3714" data-start="3682">&#10145\;&#65039\; <strong data-end="3714" data-start="3685">Reserve your seats today!</strong></p>\n\n<h2 data-end="1362" data-start="1335">&#127942\;<strong> 2026 Award Categories</strong></h2>\n\n<p data-end="1487" data-start="1364">We&rsquo\;re proud to honor individuals and businesses that drive impact\, influence\, and community engagement. Categories include:</p>\n\n<p data-end="1630" data-start="1489"><strong data-end="1533" data-start="1489">&#11088\; Business of the Year </strong><strong data-end="1533" data-start="1489"><em>(</em></strong><strong><em>The Chamber&rsquo\;s Highest Honor)</em></strong><br />\nPresented to the business that exemplifies exceptional growth\, leadership\, innovation\, and lasting impact on the Whittier business community. This award represents the highest recognition given by the Chamber.</p>\n\n<p data-end="1772" data-start="1632"><strong data-end="1663" data-start="1632">&#129309\; Community Champion Award</strong><br data-end="1666" data-start="1663" />\nRecognizing a business or individual whose actions make a meaningful difference in the Whittier community.</p>\n\n<p data-end="1965" data-start="1774"><strong data-end="1816" data-start="1774">&#127963\;&#65039\; Business Advocacy Leadership Award</strong><br data-end="1819" data-start="1816" />\nPresented to a business or leader who champions pro-business policies\, economic growth\, and civic engagement for the betterment of local commerce.</p>\n\n<p data-end="2104" data-start="1967"><strong data-end="1995" data-start="1967">&#128155\; Volunteer of the Year</strong><br data-end="1998" data-start="1995" />\nCelebrating a volunteer whose service strengthens our Chamber and supports the broader business ecosystem.</p>\n\n<p data-end="2264" data-start="2106"><strong data-end="2143" data-start="2106">&#127775\; Young Professional of the Year</strong><br data-end="2146" data-start="2143" />\nRecognizing an emerging leader making notable contributions through innovation\, initiative\, and community involvement.</p>\n\n<hr data-end="2269" data-start="2266" />\n<h2 data-end="2297" data-start="2271">&#128227\;<strong> Nominations Now Open!</strong></h2>\n\n<p data-end="2405" data-start="2299">Know an individual or business worth celebrating? <strong data-end="2373" data-start="2349">Nominate them today!</strong><br data-end="2376" data-start="2373" />\nSelf-nominations are welcome.</p>\n\n<p data-end="2500" data-start="2407">&#128279\; <strong data-end="2456" data-start="2410">Submit nominations online by April 1\, 2026</strong><br />\n<a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mHHFAhU5TkOFhAqSTOqEWNpWFgSAsPZGlGdMM98PsIlUQVNFWEtGS1dQU0pFWERLQTFaOUo5V01GVi4u">&#11088\;&nbsp\;Whittier Leadership &amp\; Excellence Awards - Nomination Form &ndash\; Fill out form</a><br />\n<br />\n<img alt="" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/1283/Image/INSTALLATIONNOMINATIONFLYER2026.png" style="width: 700px\;" width="700" /></p>\n
LOCATION:Azar Event Center 12215 Slauson Ave. Santa Fe Springs\, CA 90670
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URL:https://business.whittierchamber.com/events/details/whittier-leadership-excellence-awards-2026-27228
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