Tahoe Chamber announces finalists for 13th annual Blue Ribbon Awards

The community is invited to attend the Tahoe Chamber’s 13th Annual Blue Ribbon Awards to honor South Shore businesses and individuals that have impacted the community for the better. In place of the annual awards dinner, winners will be announced in an awards show that is pre-filmed and broadcast on Lake Tahoe Television on November 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Those wishing to attend the free event can register in advance on TahoeChamber.org to get direct access to the awards ceremony.

In the mood to celebrate? Hit the town to support a variety of local restaurants that will be offering special viewings or special happy hour menus for dine in or take out. The Chamber encourages everyone to safely get out to support local businesses and celebrate the 2020 Blue Ribbon nominees and winners.

The Blue Ribbon Awards honor the South Shore business community every year for their accomplishments and contributions, and local businesses deserve this celebration more than ever due to their resilience throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. When registering, guests will have the option to make a donation to support this ongoing program or purchase a local wine or beer celebration basket to enjoy while watching the award ceremony. Guests can register on TahoeChamber.org.

After weighing each nomination against the award criteria, the Blue Ribbon Awards Committee has determined the three finalists in each award category. The winners will be announced during the awards presentation.

Congratulations to the 2020 Blue Ribbon Award finalists;

Tourism Award - Sponsored by the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
(Innovative program, promotion, or product for our visitors)

Roundhill Pines Beach Resort
Clearly Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Balloons

Entrepreneur Award - Sponsored by Getaway Reno/Tahoe
(An innovative individual who assumed the risk of starting a new business)

Andrea Drew / Drew Consulting
Melinda Choy / Elevate Wellness Center
Rachel and Greg Carlson / Black Bear Lodge

Customer Service Award - Sponsored by Heavenly & Kirkwood Mountain Resorts
(An individual who consistently provides quality service)

Belen Urrutia / Sierra-at-Tahoe
Cassidy Hoehn / Barton Health
Jenay Aiksnoras / Lake Tahoe Yoga

Public Service Agency Award - Sponsored by South Tahoe Refuse & Recycling
(An individual that provides quality service in the not so usual places -Police, Fire, DMV, City, County, TRPA, etc.)

Brad Zlendick / Lake Valley Fire Protection District
Kelley Edwards / City of South Lake Tahoe
Nicole Cartwright / Tahoe Resource Conservation District

Excellence in Business Award (NEW) - Sponsored by Marriott Grand Residence Club

(A business that has made a substantial contributions to the overall good of business and the economic well-being of the community. Business must be established and in operation for at least three years.)

Overland Meat & Seafood Co.
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort
Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel

Community Enrichment Award (NEW) - Sponsored by Bike the West
(A business, non-profit, or agency that has worked to improve the South Shore community)

Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Bread & Broth
Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition

New Business of the Year Award (NEW) - Sponsored by El Dorado County and GO Local Tahoe
(A new business that has gained an increasingly positive reputation and who exhibits distinction. Business must have been in operation for less than three years.)

Bare Roots Coffee Roasting Company
Blue Granite Climbing Gym
High Mountain Greenery

Volunteer of the Year Award (NEW) - Sponsored by Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa
(An individual dedicated to making a positive impact on the agency they serve and on the community at large)

Carol Gerard
Katie Keith
Laure Tolstad

Tallac Achievement Award - Sponsored by Zephyr Cove Resort
(An exemplary infrastructure project that revitalizes and enhances the economy and community of the South Shore)

Bijou Park Creek Watershed Restoration Project
Caltrans - US Highway 50 Projects
Lake Tahoe Community College Mobility

Voting is now open for the Tallac Achievement Award, which is determined by popular vote from community members. Cast your vote at https://bit.ly/TallacAchievementAwardVoting before the deadline of November 13th.