Mokelumne Hill, CA…This year’s Annual Awards Dinner at Quartz Hill Estates was a beautiful evening under the Calaveras sky, filled with community spirit, celebration, and connection. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner paired perfectly with local wine thanks to our generous wine sponsor, Newsome Harlow Wines. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all the businesses that donated incredible items for our live and silent auctions. We’re also incredibly grateful to Cal-Waste and PG&E for helping make this event possible through their event sponsorships.

We are proud to recognize the outstanding individuals and businesses who make Calaveras County shine:

Non-Profit of the Year – Motherlode Feral Cat Alliance

Small Business of the Year – Bright Eyed & Bushy Tailed

Large Business of the Year – Placer Title Company

Entrepreneur(s) of the Year – DJ & Mark Parenti of Motherlode Co.

Best Bartender – Helen Dalton of The Blunder Inn

Best Dining & Hospitality – Lauren Araujo of La Contenta Golf Club

Best Customer Service – Jamie Arias of Griffs BBQ & Grill

Best Winery of the Year – Vina Moda Winery

Professional Service of the Year – Highway 4 Auto Detailing

Trade Business of the Year – Brenner & Sons Materials

Professional Business of the Year – MeyerPink Law

Rising Star of Calaveras – Big Trees MD

Legacy Award – Top Quality Insulations

Wagon Awards – Calaveras County Fair & Jumping Frog Jubilee,

and Blooms & Things in memory of Vicki McFall

Golden Frog Award – Calaveras Arts Council

Nominations for the Best of Calaveras 2026 Awards will open on our website in January 2026

Congratulations to all of our nominees and winners of this year’s Best of Calaveras Awards!

Your dedication, passion, and hard work do not go unnoticed!