Community Awards Gala to be Held on December 6 at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara
The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, from Goleta to Carpinteria, is thrilled to announce the 2024 Goleta’s Finest Award Winners. Goleta’s Finest, a cherished 74-year tradition, honors extraordinary individuals who have contributed significantly to the Goleta community, making it a better place to live, work, and grow.
Kristen Miller, President & CEO of the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, remarked, “Goleta is a community where service and generosity run deep, and we are proud to honor these remarkable individuals. Each honoree has made an impact on the lives of others, strengthening the foundation of our community. We look forward to celebrating their contributions and highlighting the legacy they are creating for future generations.”
The 2024 honorees will be recognized at a formal celebration on December 6, from 5:30 to 9:00 PM at the elegant Ritz-Carlton Bacara. The evening will feature dinner followed by an awards ceremony, a perfect occasion to commemorate these distinguished community members.
The 2024 Goleta’s Finest Award Recipients Are:
- Man of the Year – Bill Macfadyen
- Woman of the Year – Joanne Funari
- Emerging Non-Profit of the Year – Hearts Aligned
- Education Impact Award – Chancellor Henry T. Yang and Dilling Yang
- Student of the Year – Ilan Abramov
- Civic Leader of the Year – Kelly Hoover
- Non-Profit Leader of the Year – Rachael Steidl
- Goleta Preservation Award – Robert Zaida and Gregg Wilson
For more information and to purchase tickets to Goleta’s Finest, go to https://sbscchamber.com/event/goletas-finest-2024/.