Join us Next Year on Mardi Gras!
Tuesday, February 9, 2027

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This event celebrates and honors the outstanding economic, social, and community contributions our West Metro Chamber member businesses and organizations have made across Jeffco and beyond. Evoking the spirit of Mardi Gras, we eat, drink, mingle, and showcase some of the most catalytic members and business leaders among us.

Let the Good Times Roll!

Photos by Steve Hostetler Photography

Many thanks to everyone who came out to this festive celebration and to support our award finalists and winners:

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AWARD FINALISTS & WINNERS

2026 SOLOPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
Tara Loveland, Revitalize Athletics

Solopreneur Finalists
Meghan Cave, Meghan Clarisse Music
Troy Steadman, Cardinal Communications

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2026 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Sportiv Chiropractic

Small Business Finalists
InvoiceIQ
Steve Tonkin & Company

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2026 MEDIUM/LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Ent Credit Union

Medium/Large Business Finalists
Cedars Healthcare Stellar Living
Kaiser Permanente

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2026 UNDERREPRESENTED GROUP-OWNED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Rocky Mountain Elder Law

Underrepresented Group-Owned Business Finalists
Best Option Restoration of Lakewood
Bluebird Gift Collective

2026 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR
The Arc - Jefferson, Clear Creek, & Gilpin Counties

Nonprofit Organization Finalists
Friends of Foothills Animal Shelter
Gold Crown Foundation

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2026 AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
Lisa Faulkner, Mary Kay Beauty Consultant

Ambassador of the Year Finalists
Anne Schuller, The FAB Living Team
Reean Waddle, MBD Property Management

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2026 CHAMBER CHAMPION
Tammy Fabregas, The FAB Living Team

Chamber Champion Finalists
Arica Netterville, The Denver Business Beat Podcast
TeamLogic IT of West Denver - Danny Ramey & Mike Treiser

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THANKS TO OUR TABLE SPONSORS

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THANKS TO OUR BOURBON ST. BASH SPONSORS!

Thanks to our Event Partners:

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​Thanks to our Media Partners:

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Congratulations to Our 2025 Award Winners!​

Solopreneur of the Year
Susie Inverso, Crimson Cat Studios Pet Photography
​Small Business of the Year
Balanced Healthcare
​​Medium/Large Business of the Year
​Mighty Pine Heating & Air
​Underrepresented Group-Owned Business of the Year
​Vrtrum

Nonprofit Organization of the Year
Benefits In Action
​Ambassador of the Year
​​Rufino Sanchez, Credit Union of Denver
​Chamber Champion of the Year
Josh Caucutt, Edward Jones