The Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber Announces 2025 Annual Awards Celebration Nominees

Contact: Laura Spencer

Phone: 951-677-7916 ext. 5

Email: laura@mwcoc.org

 

For Immediate Release

 

 

The Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber Announces 2025 Awards Celebration Nominees

 

Murrieta/Wildomar, California – July 25, 2025 - The Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the outstanding nominees for the highly anticipated 65th Annual Awards Celebration, set to take place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the beautiful Murrieta Hot Springs Resort. This year, we invite the community to join us under the inspiring theme “Limitless Horizons,” a tribute to the bold vision, growth, and dedication shown by individuals and organizations shaping the future of our region.

 

Each nominee has been thoughtfully selected by peers and community members, recognized for their unwavering commitment, exceptional leadership, and meaningful contributions to the Murrieta and Wildomar communities. These nominees have helped expand the boundaries of possibility—whether in business, volunteerism, or civic impact—exemplifying what it means to dream big and serve with heart.

Award categories include Small, Medium, and Large Business of the Year, and Non-Profit Organization of the Year, along with special recognitions such as Murrieta Citizen of the Year, Wildomar Citizen of the Year, Murrieta Volunteer of the Year, Wildomar Volunteer of the Year, and the now-celebrated Restaurant of the Year.

This year’s nominees represent a diverse and dynamic group of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers, and selfless community advocates. Their efforts continue to push our communities toward new heights, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusivity.

The Annual Awards Celebration will offer an evening of inspiration and celebration, complete with heartfelt recognition, powerful stories, and a sense of unity that reflects the limitless potential of our region. Guests can expect an unforgettable experience in an atmosphere of elegance and community spirit at the newly revitalized Murrieta Hot Springs Resort.

“This year’s theme, ‘Limitless Horizons,’ truly reflects the energy and ambition of our incredible nominees,” said Patrick Ellis, President/CEO of the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce. “We’re honored to celebrate their accomplishments and the inspiring ways they help elevate our region.”

The Chamber extends its deepest appreciation to the nominees, nominators, and the broader community for their continued support and enthusiasm. The Annual Awards Celebration stands as a testament to what we can achieve together and the exciting horizon ahead.

For further information and to purchase tickets for the 2025 Annual Awards Celebration, please visit the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce website at https://bit.ly/MWCAwards2025

 

And the Nominees are…

* Nominated but does not meet the eligibility requirements or has won within the past two years

 

Small Business of the Year Nominees

Abide Home Shoppe*

Akahina Home Care*

Amy Blackwell - State Farm Insurance

Bear CPR

Burger King Murrieta*

Brewer Consulting*

Brothers Junk Removal

Chapel Coffee/Lily Kelly Ministries

Corner Escrow

DH Plumbing

Elite Tax Partners

Graze Craze

Kori Kyrotherapy*

Little Red Barn*

Luxe & Lounge Boutique

Mind Trap Escape Room*

Miss April's Dance

Montague Brothers*

Murrieta V.I.P. Florist

Primerica Office Wildomar*

Print Postal Wildomar*

Seriously Stickers*

Stauffer's Lawn Equipment*

Stewart Title*

The Valley Business Journal

Vidal Kenpo*

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
 

Medium Business of the Year Nominees

102.5 The Vine FM*

Ace Hardware Wildomar*

Aces ABA*

Akahina Home Care*

Angelo's Brick Oven Pizzeria*

Big B's Plumbing, Electric, Heating & Air*

Brookdale Murrieta*

DeJong's Dairy*

Dunkin' Donuts Wildomar*

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Murrieta

Mulligan Family Fun Center

Murrieta Day Spa

Mythos Technology*

New Day Solar*

Oak Mountain Winery

Pie Nation*

Progressive Health & Performance*

Renewing Hope Family Counseling Center

Shoup Legal, A Professional Law Corporation

Stryder Transportation

Temecula Winnelson

Tip of the Spear Psychotherapy Group

United Nursing College

Yellow Basket Wildomar*
 

Large Business of the Year Nominees

ABC Childcare

Costco*

Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District

Grocery Outlet Wildomar*

Kaiser Permanente

Murrieta Hot Springs Resort

Paradise Chevrolet Cadillac

Renewing Hope Family Counseling Center

Riverside Transit Agency

Southern California Edison

Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs & Inland Valley Hospitals

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Temecula Operation

United Nursing College

US Bank - Wildomar*

Western Municipal Water District
 

Restaurant of the Year Nominees

8 Bit Brewing Co.

Angelo's Restaurant*

Chapel Coffee / Lily Kelly Ministries

Denny's Wildomar

Destination Smokehouse*

Downtown PUBlic

Graze Craze

Kan Zaman*

Montague Brothers Coffee*

North End Pizza Pub*

Oak Mountain Winery

Richie's Real American Diner*

Tacos Tijuana Mexican Grill*

Talia Kitchen

Ticca Tikka Indian Cuisine*

The Cove Bar & Grill

The Mill

Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
 

Non-Profit/Service Organization of the Year Nominees

102.5 The Vine FM*

Animal Friends of the Valleys

Buy Nothing Wildomar Group*

Favors For Neighbors*

Habitat for Humanity

Inland Empire

Hospice of the Valleys

JAGS Gives Back

Lake Elsinore/Wildomar Elks Lodge #2591*

Lily Kelly Ministries/Chapel Coffee

MilVet

Mission Hope*

Murrieta Public Library Foundation

Murrieta Jr. All America

Neighborhood Healthcare

Oak Grove Center

Professional Women's Roundtable

Renewing Hope Family Counseling Center

SAFE Family Justice Centers/Safe Alternatives for Everyone

Special Olympics Southern California

Susan G. Komen Inland Empire

The Nature Education Foundation at Santa Rosa Plateau

Wildomar Community and Parks Foundation, Inc.

 

Murrieta Citizen of the Year Nominees

Alan Long

Angel Anton

Annette LaRocque

April Vidal

Chris Stout

Cindy Warren

Jan Duran

John Jonker

LouEllen Ficke

Mary Walters*

Nikki Davis

Steven Gilpin

Tammy Wilson*

Vic Carrillo
 

Wildomar Citizen of the Year Nominees

Andy Morris

Ann White

Bridgette Moore

Danny Kessler*

Eileen SanGiovanni

Eze Santos

Tara Wunderlich

Will Mattox
 

Murrieta Volunteer of the Year Nominees

Amanda Fisher

Annette LaRocque

Jan Duran

Janie Weissberg

LouEllen Ficke

Mary Walters*

Nikki Davis

Pushpa Ananthanarayan

Reginald Wadlington

Sky York
 

Wildomar Volunteer of the Year Nominees

Aika Kessler

Ann White

Bob Borges

Jennifer Baland

Jessica Wright

Richard Pearce

Shannon Domingo

Tracy Steffan

 

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About Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce (www.mwcoc.org)

 

The Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst for business growth, a convener of leaders and influencers who make things happen, and champion for a stronger community. As Southwest Riverside County’s premier business organization, the Chamber takes economic development and legislative advocacy seriously and represents over 20,000 jobs in our region. The Chamber’s mission is to champion, engage & promote a dynamic & fun business community in Southwest Riverside County