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🍫✨ Best of Carmichael 2025 was amazing! ✨🍭Photos,  Results, and details: 

🍫 Best of Carmichael 2025: The Most Fun Night of the Year 🍭

A group of people posing with certificates on a red carpet, surrounded by colorful balloons.

 

The Carmichael Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to celebrate another unforgettable, record-setting Best of Carmichael celebration! This year’s event brought our community together in extraordinary ways—full of energy, recognition, and pure golden-ticket magic.

With 70 categories, 530 contenders, an outstanding 19,000+ votes, and 9 ties, the level of engagement from our community was nothing short of incredible.

Five people in costumes with green wigs, brown tops, white aprons, and striped socks, posing together indoors.
A festive event with people dressed up, posing with awards, and engaging in activities, featuring a Willy Wonka theme.
People at an event with awards, group photos, and a dance performance; purple and gold decorations.
People at a festive event; chatting, posing with a certificate, and sitting at tables with purple decorations.

Guests were greeted by 6 enthusiastic Oompa Loompas, thanks to our amazing local Girl Scout Troop, who brought the theme to life with charm and spirit. We welcomed 302 guests and were honored to have representatives from every local elected official’s office in attendance. The décor stopped guests in their tracks—an unforgettable transformation of the room. 

 

Five dancers in black tops and gold shorts perform on stage; with balloons and an audience in the background.
Two smiling women at an event; one holds a camera. People and tables with purple tablecloths in the background.
Two men smiling, one holding a microphone, in front of a stage with festive decorations and a clock on the wall.
Top: People enjoying an event, one is raising fists. Bottom: Three catering staff smiling by food trays.

Huge Thank-Yous to Our Incredible Partners

  • Miranda Ellis– our phenomenal Day-of Coordinator who kept every moment seamless
  • Faye Thyme Events – for stunning backdrops and dĂ©cor throughout the event
  • Cantina Azteca – serving fabulous food that had guests raving
  • Carmichael Recreation and Park District – for their generosity, partnership, and help with cleanup
  • River City Brewing – for bringing the best beer in town
  • Local Girl Scout Troop – the most adorable and energetic Oompa Loompas
  • A&A Event Production – for keeping the energy high all night long 🎶
  • KM Dance Arts – for an unforgettable opening performance
  • Ember and Orb – for a breathtaking orb display
  • Susan Skinner from the Carmichael Times – for being present to capture the community spirit
  • Jack Arent Photography – as our special event photographer, photos below!
Five people in formal attire pose together. One holds a certificate. The backdrop features a gold shimmer wall and purple balloons.
Five people at an event presenting a large check and certificate, with a photographer taking a picture.
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Special Congratulations

  • Honorary Mayor 2026: Congratulations to Mike Rockenstein! (more details to come soon!)
  • $700 Grand Prize Favorite Teacher Winner: Ms. Alma Gellegos from California Montessori Project 
  • Second Place $350 Favorite Teacher Winner: Kris Tremewan of Carmichael Elementary.
    • These Awards were generously supported by:  
      • Assemblyman Josh Hoover
      • Infinite Giving, Inc
      • Midas of Carmichael

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

"Thank You" message showcasing sponsors for "Best of Carmichael 2025," featuring various local businesses and organizations.

 

 

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Thank You to Our Auctioneer Katie Pexa (and helpers Joe Green, Brad Sanborn), and our Emcees for the evening: Willy Wonka (Jeff Buck) and Paul Scholl

 

A round table with purple plates, gold cutlery, Wonka Bar decor, purple cups, brochures, and a flower centerpiece.

"Best of" Committee Appreciation

A huge thank-you to our 2025 Best of Carmichael Committee—Stephanie Gonzales, Susan Statti, Miranda Viani, and Brad Sanborn—for an extraordinary level of coordination, creativity, and dedication. Your behind-the-scenes work made the magic happen.

And of course, a huge thank you to our Chamber President Rosie Buck for your creativity, leadership, and organizing the Best of Carmichael campaign from first nomination to final award!

Two people posing in front of a gold and purple decorated backdrop, with colorful balloons and a candy-themed setting.

What a night!

A community united, businesses celebrated, and Carmichael shining brighter than ever. Enjoy the full  photo album below!

🎉✨🍭🍫🍬

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