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SUMMARY:2026 Awards of Excellence
DESCRIPTION:It's time to celebrate our outstanding chamber members and their accomplishments! \n\n\n\nThis year's Annual Awards of Excellence theme is:\n\nENCHANTED GARDEN\n\nA Masquerade Celebration\n\nCelebrate Success. Honor Achievement. Connect with Community.\n\nJoin the Burlington Chamber of Commerce for an evening honoring the businesses\, organizations\, and individuals who help Burlington and our surrounding communities thrive.\n\nEnjoy dinner\, connect with friends and community leaders\, and celebrate the dedication\, service\, leadership\, and accomplishments that make our community special.\n\nLet this year's Enchanted Garden theme inspire your evening! Choose an elegant\, botanical\, whimsical\, or classic masquerade look or simply bring a favorite mask and make the celebration your own.\n\nView Event Details & Join the Celebration\n\nAn Evening of Connection & Celebration\n\n\n	\n	Connect with Community: Spend time with local business leaders\, community partners\, Chamber members\, and friends from throughout the region.\n	\n	\n	Enjoy Dinner: Gather around the table for an evening of conversation and celebration.\n	\n	\n	Embrace the Theme: Add a little masquerade magic with your own interpretation of our Enchanted Garden theme.\n	\n	\n	Celebrate Excellence: Cheer on our nominees and finalists as we reveal this year's award recipients\, including special recognition through the Lifetime Achievement Award.\n	\n\n\nMeet Our 2026 Nominees & Finalists\n\nThis year's nominations came directly from our community\, recognizing people and organizations whose contributions deserve to be seen and celebrated. Being nominated is an honor\, and we are proud to recognize every nominee.\n\n  Denotes a 2026 Awards of Excellence finalist.\n\nBusiness of the Year\n\n\n	\n	  Martha Bridal/Variedades Martha\n	\n	\n	  Skagit Plumbing\n	\n	\n	Peoples Bank\n	\n	\n	Holboy Entertainment\n	\n	\n	Almost There Senior Care\n	\n	\n	Fidalgo Coffee Roasters\n	\n	\n	Skagit Valley Family YMCA\n	\n	\n	Skagit Landscaping\n	\n\n\nManufacturer of the Year\n\n\n	\n	  Chinook Enterprises\n	\n	\n	  Silfab Solar\n	\n	\n	Legends Brand\n	\n	\n	Trico Companies\, LLC\n	\n\n\nBurlington Grit & Growth Award\n\n\n	\n	  Nick Crandell\, Owner of Train Wreck Bar & Grill\, Railroad Pub & Pizza\, and Speakeasy Saloon\n	\n	\n	  Taylor Made TDS\, Inc.\n	\n	\n	Guardian Title & Escrow\n	\n	\n	Melody's Flowers\n	\n	\n	Skagit Landscaping\n	\n	\n	Holboy Entertainment\n	\n	\n	Navy Vet Real Estate - April Patterson\n	\n	\n	Washington Shakespearean Festival\n	\n\n\nThe Stowe Award\n\n\n	\n	  B-E School District CTE Program\n	\n	\n	  Jack Carroll Skagit Hyundai\n	\n	\n	Chinook Enterprises\n	\n	\n	Peoples Bank\n	\n	\n	Cocusa Motel\n	\n	\n	Foothills Toyota\n	\n\n\nHumanitarian Award\n\n\n	\n	  Children of the Valley\n	\n	\n	  Rotary Club of Burlington\, WA\n	\n	\n	Volunteers of America\n	\n	\n	Friendship House\n	\n	\n	Burlington-Edison Kiwanis\n	\n\n\nLeadership Award\n\n\n	\n	  April Patterson\n	\n	\n	  Kaaren Flint\n	\n	\n	Carrie Omdal\n	\n\n\nThe President's Award\n\n\n	\n	  Bryan Stone\n	\n	\n	  Crystal King\n	\n	\n	  Lisa Case\n	\n\n\nCongratulations to all our 2026 nominees and finalists! Join us November 19 as we celebrate their contributions and announce this year's Awards of Excellence recipients.\n\nThank You to Our 2026 Supporters\n\nThis celebration is made possible through the generous support of our business community.\n\nPlatinum Supporter\n\n\n\nSilver Supporters\n\n\n	\n	Peoples Bank\n	\n	\n	Silfab Solar\n	\n\n\nBronze Supporters\n\n\n	\n	Avenue Catering Enterprises\n	\n	\n	Burlington Plaza\n	\n	\n	Columbia Bank\n	\n	\n	Fidalgo Coffee Roasters\n	\n	\n	KBRC 1430AM / KAPS 660AM - 102.1FM\n	\n	\n	La Quinta Inn & Suites Burlington\n	\n	\n	NextEra Energy Resources\n	\n	\n	PeaceHealth United General Medical Center\n	\n	\n	Pye Barker Fire\n	\n	\n	Swinomish Casino & Lodge\n	\n	\n	The Skagit Casino Resort\n	\n	\n	The Washington Shakespearean Festival\n	\n\n\nBe Part of the Celebration\n\nSupporter opportunities are available! Showcase your business while helping us recognize the people and organizations making a difference in our community.\n\nContact Charlsee Parker at charlsee@burlington-chamber.com to learn more.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p --font-size:="" --line-height:="" class="cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-subtitle" line-height:="" style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\; text-align: center\;" yacgez1cb1q=""><strong new="" style="color: rgb(26\, 52\, 101)\; font-size: 26px\; font-family: " times=""><span style="font-family: arial\, helvetica\, sans-serif\;">It&#39\;s time to celebrate our outstanding chamber members and their accomplishments!&nbsp\;</span></strong></p>\n\n<p style="margin: 0px 0px 6px\; font-family: Helvetica\, Arial\, sans-serif\; color: rgb(28\, 30\, 33)\; font-size: 14px\; text-align: center\;"><img alt="" height="338" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/51/Image/2026_Events/11_November/AOE2026FacebookEventCover.png" style="width: 600px\; height: 338px\;" width="600" /></p>\n\n<h2 class="isSelectedEnd"><span style="font-size:14px\;">This year&#39\;s Annual Awards of Excellence theme is:</span><br />\n<span style="font-size:24px\;"><span style="font-family:times new roman\;"><strong>ENCHANTED GARDEN</strong></span></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:20px\;"><em>A Masquerade Celebration</em></span></h2>\n\n<h3><span style="font-size:18px\;"><strong>Celebrate Success. Honor Achievement. Connect with Community.</strong></span></h3>\n\n<p>Join the Burlington Chamber of Commerce for an evening honoring the businesses\, organizations\, and individuals who help Burlington and our surrounding communities thrive.</p>\n\n<p>Enjoy dinner\, connect with friends and community leaders\, and celebrate the dedication\, service\, leadership\, and accomplishments that make our community special.</p>\n\n<p>Let this year&rsquo\;s <strong>Enchanted Garden</strong> theme inspire your evening! Choose an elegant\, botanical\, whimsical\, or classic masquerade look&mdash\;or simply bring a favorite mask and make the celebration your own.</p>\n\n<p><a href="https://go.burlington-chamber.com/AOE"><strong>View Event Details &amp\; Join the Celebration</strong></a></p>\n\n<h2>An Evening of Connection &amp\; Celebration</h2>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>Connect with Community:</strong> Spend time with local business leaders\, community partners\, Chamber members\, and friends from throughout the region.</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>Enjoy Dinner:</strong> Gather around the table for an evening of conversation and celebration.</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>Embrace the Theme:</strong> Add a little masquerade magic with your own interpretation of our Enchanted Garden theme.</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>Celebrate Excellence:</strong> Cheer on our nominees and finalists as we reveal this year&rsquo\;s award recipients\, including special recognition through the <strong>Lifetime Achievement Award</strong>.</p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h2>Meet Our 2026 Nominees &amp\; Finalists</h2>\n\n<p>This year&rsquo\;s nominations came directly from our community\, recognizing people and organizations whose contributions deserve to be seen and celebrated. <strong>Being nominated is an honor\, and we are proud to recognize every nominee.</strong></p>\n\n<p><strong>&#9733\; Denotes a 2026 Awards of Excellence finalist.</strong></p>\n\n<h3>Business of the Year</h3>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>&#9733\; Martha Bridal/Variedades Martha</strong></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>&#9733\; Skagit Plumbing</strong></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Peoples Bank</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Holboy Entertainment</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Almost There Senior Care</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Fidalgo Coffee Roasters</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Skagit Valley Family YMCA</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Skagit Landscaping</p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h3>Manufacturer of the Year</h3>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>&#9733\; Chinook Enterprises</strong></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>&#9733\; Silfab Solar</strong></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Legends Brand</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Trico Companies\, LLC</p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h3>Burlington Grit &amp\; Growth Award</h3>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>&#9733\; Nick Crandell\, Owner of Train Wreck Bar &amp\; Grill\, Railroad Pub &amp\; Pizza\, and Speakeasy Saloon</strong></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>&#9733\; Taylor Made TDS\, Inc.</strong></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Guardian Title &amp\; Escrow</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Melody&rsquo\;s Flowers</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Skagit Landscaping</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Holboy Entertainment</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Navy Vet Real Estate - April Patterson</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Washington Shakespearean Festival</p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h3>The Stowe Award</h3>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>&#9733\; B-E School District CTE Program</strong></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>&#9733\; Jack Carroll Skagit Hyundai</strong></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Chinook Enterprises</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Peoples Bank</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Cocusa Motel</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Foothills Toyota</p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h3>Humanitarian Award</h3>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>&#9733\; Children of the Valley</strong></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>&#9733\; Rotary Club of Burlington\, WA</strong></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Volunteers of America</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Friendship House</p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Burlington-Edison Kiwanis</p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h3>Leadership Award</h3>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>&#9733\; April Patterson</strong></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>&#9733\; Kaaren Flint</strong></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>Carrie Omdal</p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h3>The President&rsquo\;s Award</h3>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>&#9733\; Bryan Stone</strong></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>&#9733\; Crystal King</strong></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><strong>&#9733\; Lisa Case</strong></p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p><strong>Congratulations to all our 2026 nominees and finalists!</strong> Join us November 19 as we celebrate their contributions and announce this year&rsquo\;s Awards of Excellence recipients.</p>\n\n<h2>Thank You to Our 2026 Supporters</h2>\n\n<p>This celebration is made possible through the generous support of our business community.</p>\n\n<h3>Platinum Supporter</h3>\n\n<p><strong><a href="https://www.goskagit.com/"><img alt="" height="290" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/51/Image/2026_Events/11_November/SkagitPublishing1.jpg" style="width: 465px\; 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Lodge</a></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p><a href="https://www.theskagit.com/">The Skagit Casino Resort</a></p>\n	</li>\n	<li>\n	<p>The Washington Shakespearean Festival</p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<h3>Be Part of the Celebration</h3>\n\n<p>Supporter opportunities are available! Showcase your business while helping us recognize the people and organizations making a difference in our community.</p>\n\n<p>Contact <strong>Charlsee Parker</strong> at <a href="mailto:charlsee@burlington-chamber.com">charlsee@burlington-chamber.com</a> to learn more.</p>\n
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