The 80th Annual Installation and Awards is scheduled for June 5, 2026

This special evening is dedicated to recognizing outstanding community members and organizations for their contributions to Ridgecrest, as well as celebrating the installation of the Chamber’s incoming Board of Directors and celebrating the graduation of the Leadership Ridgecrest cohort.

80th Annual Community Awards Nominations - NOW OPEN!

The Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce seeks your assistance in recognizing the people and businesses that make our community great. Nominations are due by Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

All Ridgecrest and Indian Wells Valley businesses are eligible. Submit your 2026 nominations for the categories listed below by first filling out the required information. You may submit nominations for more than one category. For each nomination, please include the business or individual name you are nominating and brief reason why.

Be sure to hit “submit” at the bottom of the page when you’re done.

Congratulations to the 2025 Community Award Winners!