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East County Honors Businesses of the Year 2025 Nominees

Cast your Vote! Deadline is February 8, 2026

The following businesses and organizations nominated have exhibited outstanding customer service, leadership, positive contributions to the community, and delivered consistent high-quality service.
Voting is open to the public. Each individual may submit votes only one time. Voting will close
February 8th, 2026.

The 2025 winner from each category will be announced and recognized at our
114th East County Honors Awards Gala held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Sycuan Casino Resort.
1.Education Services

2024 Winner - Grossmont Union High School District
2.Entertainment & Recreation

2024 Winner - U.S.S. Midway Museum
3.Environmental Stewardship

2024 Winner - The Water Conservation Garden
4.Financial Services

2024 Winner - California Coast Credit Union
5.Health Services

2024 Winner - UC San Diego Health
6.Home & Business Improvement

2024 Winner - RCP Block & Brick
7.Hospitality

2024 Winner - Sycuan Casino Resort
8.Manufacturing

2024 Winner - Toor Knives
9.New Member Business: Recognizing a 2025 New Member

2024 Winner - Fox 5 KUSI
10.Non-Profit Organization

2024 Winner - Noah Homes
11.Professional Services

2024 Winner - Cabrera & Associates
12.Real Estate & Housing

2024 Winner - Mt. Helix Lifestyles Real Estate Services
13.Restaurant or Catering

2024 Winner - Hacienda Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
14.Retail & Consumer Goods

2024 Winner - Wellgreens
15.Social Services

2024 Winner - Salvation Army El Cajon
16.Veteran-Owned Business

2024 Winner - Red, White, & Badass Brew
2024 COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD WINNERS

Ambassador of the Year - Dave Luna

Business & Education Person of the Year - Dr. Javier Ayala

Business Volunteer of the Year - Jesslyn Ponce-Dick

Community Partner of the Year - Ronson Shamoun

Don Parent Award (sponsored by SDG&E) - Rob Ransweiler

Leadership East County - Sally Cox

Public Service Person of the Year - Mike Moulton