The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Monday their 2019 business award recipients, which are set to be honored at the 97th Annual Awards & Installation Dinner in January, officials said.

The announcement includes the 2019 Business Choice Awards, as well as recipients for the Public Service Award and Nonprofit of the Year.

The Business Choice Awards nominations were open to the chamber’s membership and general business community to vote upon, according to the chamber.

An Awards Selection Committee reviewed all the nominations and made the final selections based on the criteria for each category. Below are the honorees for the 2019 Business Choice Awards:

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Advanced Audiology

The Business of the Year award is presented to a business that has been a strong supporter for the SCV Chamber and the general business community through leadership and dedication to the mission and goals of the chamber.

RISING STAR: Corrine Barchanowicz, Westfield

The Rising Star award is presented to a new company or young professional whose record reflects ongoing and exceptional growth in contribution to the chamber and business community.

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT: Chef Daniel Otto and David Rendall – The Old Town Junction

The Entrepreneurial Spirit award is presented to a person or a growing/developing business which has demonstrated a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a positive attitude.

“We’re excited to honor the inaugural class for our Business Choice Awards,” said Nancy Starczyk, chair of the SCV Chamber board. “We truly believe this year’s honorees are an outstanding representation of what our business community is comprised of.”

In addition to the Business Choice Awards, the SCV Chamber is also proud to present the honorees for the Public Service Award and Nonprofit of the Year, according to officials.

PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD: LA County Fire Chief Daryl Osby

The public service award is presented to an individual public servant or department that has demonstrated a strong commitment to the success of the SCV business community and overall quality of life.

NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR: SCV Senior Center

The Nonprofit of the Year award is given to an SCV-based nonprofit which has demonstrated outstanding service, new programs or important milestones for the delivery of services.

“The honorees for this year’s chamber’s Business Choice Awards give true meaning to who excelled in 2019 and deserve to be honored,” said Ivan Volschenk, managing partner at Evolve Business Strategies, which manages the chamber. “It is important for the chamber to recognize the full business community of the Santa Clarita Valley, and we believe this year’s honorees demonstrate a broad cross-section of our community.”

The final business award to be announced by the SCV Chamber is set to be the Lifetime Achievement Award. That award recipient is set to be announced in the coming days, according to officials.

The SCV Chamber is expected to honor award recipients on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 at the 97th Annual Awards & Installation Gala. Sponsorships and tickets can be purchased here.

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