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🍫✨ Best of Carmichael 2025 Has Officially Begun! ✨🍭 NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

Golden "Best of Carmichael 2025" ticket with chocolates and a lollipop.

🍫✨ Best of Carmichael 2025 Has Officially Begun! ✨🍭

The sweetest season in Carmichael is here — Best of Carmichael 2025 launches TODAY  with nominations open AND our Kick-Off Mixer! 🎉

This is your chance to celebrate the best people, businesses, and places in our community. From your favorite teacher to your favorite taco spot, it’s time to nominate your favorites and shine a spotlight on all that makes Carmichael great.

👉 Nominate Today at www.BestofCarmichael.com

Carmichael's Business Networking Kick-Off Party on Sep 9th at Serritella's, 5:00-6:30pm. RSVP at CarmichaelChamber.com.

 

🎉 Kick-Off Mixer – Happening Tonight! 5-6:30 at Serritella's. Every attendee is entered to win a free ticket to Best of Carmichael!

"Best of Carmichael 2025" nomination announcement with candy, top hat, red carpet, and website link.

📅 Thursday, September 9th 
We’re celebrating the start of nomination season! Come mingle with neighbors, connect with Chamber members, and toast the launch of Best of Carmichael 2025.

🌟 Nominations Are Open!

Nominate your favorite:

  • 🏪 Local businesses
  • 🍔 Restaurants & coffee shops
  • 🎶 Entertainers & community programs
  • 🍎 Teachers & leaders
  • 🌳 Parks, places, and more

👉 Every nomination counts — help your favorites make it onto the ballot!

📢 For NOMINEES: Claim Your Listing

don’t forget to claim your listing so you can manage your listing on the best of carmichael website. Claimed listings stand out more and give your business the recognition it deserves.

👉 Claim your listing today at www.BestofCarmichael.com

Ad promotion for "Best of Carmichael 2025" with options for local targeted ads, flashy graphics, and a call to action.
$400 prize for "Best of Carmichael" teacher nomination. Sponsored by Midas. Visit www.BestofCarmichael.com.

💰 Special Spotlight – Favorite Teacher Prize

A figure with a top hat and suitcase stands beside a large colorful lollipop and a "Best of Carmichael 2025" sign on a table.

Thanks to Midas, Carmichael’s Favorite Teacher will win a $400 cash prize! Nominate your favorite educator today. 🍎

🔎 New This Year – Where’s Wonka?

We’re adding a playful twist with our Where’s Wonka? promotion:

  • Our little Wonka mascot will visit local businesses.
  • The community will guess where he’s hiding on social media.
  • Winners will receive a $10–$20 local gift card.

👉 Businesses: Sign up to be featured in “Where’s Wonka” below and get fun exposure!

🍿 Wonka Movie in the Park – Booth Spaces Available

📅 Saturday, September 27
As part of this year’s Best of Carmichael campaign, we’re sponsoring  a Wonka Movie Night in the Park by Carmichael Recreation and Park District.

🌟 Businesses & nonprofits: Reserve your booth space today! It’s a fun, family-friendly way to connect with the community, hand out goodies, and share what makes your business shine.

👉 Booth sign-ups available now below — space is limited!

Reserve a booth at Carmichael's Movie in the Park - Wonka (2023). Event on September 27 from 6:30-9:30PM with activities and a movie.
Outdoor movie night at Carmichael Park screening "Wonka" on September 27, 6:30-9:30 PM, with food trucks and crafts. Showtime at 7:30 PM.
Carmichael Chamber’s "Best of Carmichael 2025" event schedule with key dates for nominations, voting, and award show.

đź“… Key Dates

  • Kick-Off Mixer: TODAY – September 19 🎉
  • Voting Opens: September 23
  • Wonka Movie in the Park: September 27 🍿
  • Voting Goes Dark: October 16
  • Voting Closes: October 24
  • Awards Show: Friday, November 7
Save the Date: Best of Carmichael 2025, Nov 7, at La Sierra Community Center. Hosted by Carmichael Chamber of Commerce.

🎟 Awards Dinner – A Wondrous Sweet Soirée

📍 La Sierra Community Center
🗓 Friday, November 7, 2025 | 6 PM – 9 PM

🎟 Tickets:

  • $75/person | $580/table of 8
  • Member Discount: $65/person | $500/table of 8
  • VIP Gold Ticket Tables: $680 (limited, premium perks!)

✨ Take Action Today!

  • Nominate your favorites 🏆
  • Claim your business listing 📢
  • Sign up for Where’s Wonka? 🎩
  • Reserve your booth for Wonka Movie Night 🍿

👉 Visit www.BestofCarmichael.com to get started!

 

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