Chamber Business Awards

2024 Award Winners

• Businessperson of the Year: Ahmad Shariff, Ahmad Shariff Art Gallery
• Large Business of the Year: California Bank and Trust - Claremont, Joshua Merry
• Small Business of the Year: The UPS Store #6933, Jim Kelloff
• Non-Profit of the Year: Crossroads, Inc., Larrissa Matzek
• Chair Award: Matt Zertuche, Paymintz Processing & Payroll
• Ambassador of the Year: Lorri Angus, Faewood Creations
• Leila Ackerman Award for Community Service: Nona Tirre, The Rotary Club of Claremont

2023 Award Winners

• Businessperson of the Year: Darlene Berg - Endless Fitness
• Large Business of the Year: Gus's BBQ - Claremont
• Small Business of the Year: Dr. Grubb's
• Non-Profit of the Year: Pomona Pride Center
• Chair Award: John Neiuber - Trinity Youth Services, Inc.
• Ambassador of the Year: Tasha Bell - Fit Rituals Studio
• Leila Ackerman Award for Community Service: Bob Fagg

2022 Award Winners

• Businessperson of the Year: Simon Brown - Claremont Craft Ales
• Large Business of the Year: Ontario International Airport
• Small Business of the Year: Crème Bakery
• Non-Profit of the Year: AgingNext
• Chair Award: Claremont Police Department
• Ambassador of the Year: Stacey Caponigro

2020 & 2021 Award Winners

• None - Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic

2019 Award Winners

• Businessperson of the Year: Bruno Windegger
• Small Business of the Year: Feeling Groovy Wellness & Cafe
• Large Business of the Year: Wheeler Steffen Sotheby's International Realty
• Non-Profit of the Year: Sanctuary Coffee
• Ambassador of the Year: Nicole Lanni, Feeling Groovy Wellness & Cafe
• Chair Award: Susan Pearson, The Bath Workshop

2018 Award Winners

• Businessperson of the Year: Jolene Gonzales, Bert and Rocky's
• Small Business of the Year: Nuno's Bistro & Bar
• Large Business of the Year: Laemmle Claremont
• Non-Profit of the Year: Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
• Ambassador of the Year: Matt Reynoso, Heartland Payment Systems
• Chair Award: Nikki Coulas, J. N. Coulas & Associates

2017 Award Winners

• Businessperson of the Year: Tim Harrison, Broadview Mortgage
• Ambassador of the Year: Nona Tirre State Farm Agency
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Wolfe's Market
• Small Business of the Year: I Like Pie Bake Shop
• Large Business of the Year: Claremont Toyota
• Non-Profit of the Year: Crossroads, Inc.
• Chair Award: Emily Moultrie, Claremont Craft Ales

2016 Award Winners

• Small Business of the Year: The Last Drop Cafe
• Large Business of the Year:  Casa Colina
• Businessperson of the Year: Andrew Behnke, Doubletee by Hilton Claremont
• Non-Profit of the Year: Ophelia Jump
• Ambassador of the Year: Cindy Rainey, Sunrise Rotary
• Chair Award: John Howland Buxbaum & Chamak Attorney at Law

2015 Award Winners

• Small Business of the Year: Vom Fass
• Large Business of the Year: Candlelight Pavilion Dinner Theater
• Businessperson of the Year: Paul Steffan, Wheeler Steffen Sotheby's International Relaty
• Non-Profits of the Year: Claremont Lincoln University and Foothill Family Shelter
• Ambassador of the Year: Maia Thomas, Valda Partners
• Chair Award: Nikki Coulas, JN Coulas & Associates

2014 Award Winners

• Small Business of the Year: Claremont Craft Ales
• Large Business of the Year: The Claremont Club
• Businessperson of the Year: Tom Wolfe, Wolfe's Market
• Non-Profits of the Year: VNA Hospice and Palliative Care of Southern California
• Volunteer of the Year: Diana Miller, Colors 91711
• Ambassador of the Year: Bill Cunitz, Pilgrim Place
• Chair Award: Bill Cunitz
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Joan Bunte and Fred and Nadia Saca