75th Annual Community Awards Gala to be Held on December 5 at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara
The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2025 Goleta’s Finest Award Recipients. Goleta’s Finest celebrates 75 years of honoring extraordinary individuals who have significantly contributed to the Goleta community.
“For 75 years, Goleta’s Finest has celebrated the people who make this community special. Those whose generosity, courage, and creativity strengthen the heart of Goleta,” said Kristen Miller, President & CEO of the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce. “This year’s honorees reflect the very best of who we are; neighbors who give selflessly, people who lead with vision and remind us that community is built through compassion and service. We are proud to honor their legacies and the light they bring to the Goleta Valley.”
The 2025 honorees will be recognized at a formal celebration on December 5, from 5:30 to 9:00 PM at the elegant Ritz-Carlton Bacara. The evening will feature dinner followed by an awards ceremony.
The 2025 Goleta’s Finest Award Recipients are:
- Man & Woman of the Year – Ron and Patricia Caird
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Anant Yardi
- Educator of the Year – Sarah Ashton
- Education Impact Award – Dos Pueblos Mock Trial Team
- Student of the Year – Kennedy Fick
- Student Leader of the Year – Reese Large
- Non-Profit of the Year – The Friendship Paddle & Keiki Paddle
- Health Impact Award – Arie DeJong
- Volunteer of the Year – Jeff Zamora
- Non-Profit Leader of the Year – Ernesto Paredes
Tickets are available for $175 per person, with advance purchase required at SBSCChamber.com.
