Business of the Year

Business of the Year Nominations are now OPEN. Stay tuned to hear who the winners are at the 2026 State of the City event on March 20th, 2026!

Large Business and Small Business* of the Year Criteria

Nominee must be a member of the Orange Chamber of Commerce in good standing.
Business may be nominated by Chamber members, board members, or community members.
Nominated business may not be owned by city officials or candidates running for office.
Nominee must have been in business for at least 3 years.
Nominee must demonstrate one or more of the following characteristics: business growth (increased sales, profitability, expansion), industry innovation, and/or economic support for the city and surrounding region of Orange County
Nominee must demonstrate community and/or charity involvement.

* Definition of a Small Business is 50 employees or less.

To check to see if a business is an Orange Chamber member, please visit our membership directory.

The Orange Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will make the final selection based on the above criteria.

The awards will be presented at the State of the City on March 20th, 2026!

2023 Large Business of the Year - Green Cheek Beer Company