Danville, CA – The Danville Area Chamber of Commerce announced its community award winners for 2023 at their Denim & Diamonds Community Awards Dinner held at Blackhawk Country Club.
Attendees included Mayor Robert Storer, Vice Mayor Karen Stepper, and Town Councilmembers Fong, Morgan and Arnerich as well as Contra Costa County Supervisor Candace Andersen, Chamber Board Chair Rick Shumway, and other elected and community leaders.
In twelve categories, 81 nominations were received and 3,271 votes were cast community-wide.
“We want to congratulate our winners who have worked hard to run their businesses and represent our community with great pride and admiration,” said Judy Lloyd, President & CEO of the Danville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Best Business Services
Young Learners Academy

Best Health, Wellness, Beauty, Fitness
Sarah Fendrich Makeup

Best Real Estate, Mortgage, Escrow
Notable Real Estate

Best Retail or Business Services
America’s Finest Hemp

Citizen of the Year
Hon. Renee Morgan

Employee of the Year
Marianne Iversen, DSCBA

Best Construction, Design, Landscaping
Bellissimo Décor, LLC

Best Promotional – Marketing, Photo, Video
Lara George Photography

Best Restaurant, Bakery, Catering
Smallcakes Cupcakery (Batter N’ Icing)

Businessperson of the Year
Steve Koel

Non-Profit of the Year
Danville Children’s Guild

Ambassador of the Year
Scott Bigelow