December 4 at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara
The Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2026 Goleta’s Finest Award Recipients. The 76th Annual Community Awards Gala is December 4 at 5:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara (8301 Hollister Avenue). Goleta’s Finest has honored people and organizations who have made a lasting difference in the Goleta community.
The 2026 honorees have built the roads, water systems, classrooms and businesses the community depends on. Join us in congratulating the 2026 honorees.
- Man of the Year – Steve Wagner
- Woman of the Year – Kristen Miller
- Education Impact Award – Dr. Susan Salcido
- Student of the Year – Brandon Le
- Non-Profit of the Year – Goleta Evening Rotary
- Volunteer of the Year – Anthony Rodriguez
- Innovators of the Year – Tommy Chang & Will Chen, Kin Bake Shop
- Public Servant of the Year – Butch Arnoldi
