Join us online for our Virtual CBAD Awards Week, as we recognize the best companies and individuals in North County, in an unprecedented event meant to unite and celebrate our resilient community. Hear from inspiring leaders and network with your community while supporting local businesses.
*KEYNOTE PRESENTATION ON MAY 20
DR. IRWIN JACOBS
Founding Chairman and CEO Emeritus of Qualcomm
INTERVIEWED ONLINE BY
ADAM JACOBS
Owner/Founder of Fortis Fitness
and Strength Training & YOGALUX
GUEST SPEAKER
Education Awards (Tuesday May 19)
DEVIN VODICKA
Chief Impact Officer and Chief Academic Officer
Altitude Learning
GUEST SPEAKER
Community Awards
(Thursday May 21)
JOHN VAN CLEEF
Chief Executive Officer
Community Resource Center
AWARD CATEGORIES
EDUCATION AWARDS (NEW)
♦ Teacher of the Year Award
Guides students of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve excellence. Collaborates with colleagues, students, and families to create a school culture of respect and success. Demonstrates leadership and innovation in and outside of the classroom walls that embodies lifelong learning. Show genuine concern about and go the extra mile for their students
♦ School Administrator of the Year Award
Recipients must be administrators who show strong support for the school management team; exceptional leadership in managing school programs; commitment to educational quality and student achievement; commitment to professional and personal growth; and creativity and innovation in dealing with issues and problems facing public education. They must demonstrate open mindedness and a willingness to think outside the box.
BUSINESS AWARDS
♦ Best New Business of the Year Award
This category refers to a business that has been operating for three years or less. How have you “beat the odds” to sustain your business model as a new startup? What economic impact has your business afforded the community? How have innovation and best practices helped this start-up to grow and maintain a competitive edge?
♦ Best Place to Work – S_mall company_ ≤100 employees
Tell us about the corporate culture you have created. How is your company promoting a proper work/life balance? How are you putting employees first and providing amenities and employee benefits that distinguish your organization’s culture as an industry leader?
How does your company create jobs, contribute positively to the business community and insist on an atmosphere of fairness and respect for all employees? Include three employee testimonials in your nomination.
♦ Best Place to Work – Large company 100+ employees
Tell us about the corporate culture you have created. How is your company promoting a proper work/life balance? How are you putting employees first and providing amenities and employee benefits that distinguish your organization’s culture as an industry leader?
How does your company create jobs, contribute positively to the business community and insist on an atmosphere of fairness and respect for all employees? Include three employee testimonials in your nomination.
♦ Workplace MVP
This award will be given to an employee whose contributions to the company are invaluable and who has demonstrated an understanding of and commitment to the company’s mission and vision. Describe how this person motivates others to perform at their best and reflects the company culture. What makes this employee special? Please explain how the contributions of this employee impact the company’s bottom line.
COMMUNITY AWARDS
♦ Community Impact Award – Small or Large Company
How have you positively impacted the quality of life and well-being of the community? Are you impacting the community through environmental and sustainability best practices? Are you impacting the community through charitable and philanthropic means? How do you integrate this footprint into your business culture?
♦ Nonprofit of the Year
Share your mission, vision and the demographics you serve. Tell us about the impact you have had in the community in the past year. Relate specific stories to illustrate your impact. Share how you engage the community to participate in your mission.
#2020CBADAwards
TITLE SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSOR
VIRTUAL TABLE SPONSORS
Army & Navy Academy
AT&T
Banner Bank
CSUSM
CYP
MiraCosta College
Park Hyatt
SDG&E
The Shoppes at Carlsbad
Walmart Labs
Waste Management
WWM
FINALISTS
EDUCATION AWARDS
Teacher of the Year
Amy Adams, Kelly Elementary
Lauri Britton, Carlsbad High School
Kacie Drake, Army Navy Academy
Cedric Hart, Jefferson Elementary
Patricia Langen, Calavera Hills Middle School
Nicole Latasa, Buena Vista Elementary School
Scott Leonard, Paul Ecke Central Elementary School
Mia Lewis, Valley Middle School
Megan Ratliff, La Costa Canyon High
Megan Smith, Pacific Rim Elementary
School Administrator of the Year
Carla Bos, Jefferson Elementary School
Kimberly Fuentes , Calavera Hills Elementary School
Reno Medina , La Costa Canyon High
Richard Tubbs, Pacific Rim Elementary
BUSINESS AWARDS
Best New Business of the Year
Elite Teepees
Handel’s Carlsbad
Ryan Video Productions
Best Place to Work – Small Company
Bitchin’ Sauce
Fortis Fitness and Strength Training & YOGALUX
LendSpark Business Financing
Best Place to Work-Large Company
Las Villas De Carlsbad, an Elmcroft Senior Living Community
San Diego Gas & Electric
Walmart Labs
Workplace MVP
Major General Arthur M. Bartell, Army & Navy Academy
Danae Kasarjian, Calsense
COMMUNITY AWARDS
Community Impact Award – Small Company
ALL MAVEN, Inc.
Carolyn B. Reinmiller Public Relations
Engel & Völkers Carlsbad
Howes, Weiler, Landy Planning & Engineering
Pro-Cal Lighting, Inc.
San Diego Aviators
Señor Grubby’s
Sullivan Solar Power
SunCity Advising
Community Impact – Large Company
Solatube International, Inc
Tri-City Medical Center
Non-Profit of the Year
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation – Discovery Center
Army and Navy Academy
Carlsbad Educational Foundation
Girl Scouts San Diego
Mitchell Thorp Foundation
North County Food Bank
North County Health Services