2026 Excellence in Business Awards: Panoramic Progress
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The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Excellence in Business Awards, the individuals and organizations whose work this past year shows exactly what makes San Francisco great.
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Excellence in Business Award
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Non-Profit of the Year Award, presented by Kaiser Permanente |
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Sustainability of the Year Award, presented by Recology |
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Small Business of the Year Award, presented by DoorDash
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Community Champion of the Year Award |
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Secure your tickets now for October 13th to celebrate with the top business & civic leaders beneath the iconic architectural domes of California Academy of Sciences - truly one-a-kind masterpieces of sustainability, excellence, and design.
Event Schedule & Experience
VIP Reception
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Time: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Location: African Hall
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Who: Open to Sponsors, Board Members, Finalists, and VIP Ticket Holders (Enjoy exclusive early entry, welcome drinks, and check-in ahead of general admission).
General Admission & Gala
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6:00 PM | Doors Open & Check-In General admission check-in begins. Guests can enter and enjoy welcome drinks and light bites. The queue for the Planetarium in the Planetarium Lobby opens at this time.
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6:30 PM | Planetarium & Piazza Doors Open Planetarium doors and glass-domed Piazza doors open for guest seating and exploration. (Note: Planetarium seating capacity is prioritized for VIP ticket holders; early arrival to the queue is strongly encouraged).
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7:00 PM – 7:50 PM | Awards Ceremony Hosted inside the world's largest all-digital planetarium dome, celebrating our top business and civic leaders.
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7:50 PM – 9:00 PM | Celebration & Networking Reception A vibrant evening reception across the museum spaces with food, beverage, entertainment, and innovation.
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Gourmet Cuisine: Full stations and passed hors d'oeuvres brought to life by McCall's Catering & Events
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Craft Cocktails: Specialty cocktails and an After Dark digestif bar by The Occasion
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Beverage Pop-ups: Luxury wine and distillery tasting bars
- Innovation & Artistry: Immersive showcases from Yes SF innovators and renowned local artists celebrating creative impact
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Floral Arrangements: Luxurious flower arrangements by Prado Flowers
A fitting tribute to the talent and impact we are honoring—and a symbol of the 360-degree impact we drive across all Chamber efforts, uniting commerce, public policy, sustainability, inclusion, and philanthropy for the greater good.
Presenting Award Sponsors:
 Kaiser Permanente |
 Recology |
 DoorDash |
Bronze Sponsors:
 Accenture |
 Alaska Airlines |
 Amazon |
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 Brookfield |
 California Academy of Sciences |
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Small Business Partners: Betty Louie LP II | China Live | Century Urban | David Perry & Associates | Hollins Consulting | Red Bay Coffee
Media Partners: Franco Finn Productions | San Francisco Business Times (SFBT)
Questions? Contact Priscilla Young at pyoung@sfchamber.com
Director of Events and Partnerships, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
About the Excellence in Business Awards
The Excellence in Business Awards serve as San Francisco's esteemed platform to honor and celebrate visionary entrepreneurs, business trailblazers, and outstanding corporate contributors from the Bay Area.Over the generations, the Excellence in Business Awards (EBBIES) have served as the City's premier benchmark for corporate leadership, civic Innovation and community Impact. The EBBIES have honored the organizations, visionaries, and changemakers shaping San Francisco’s economic and cultural heartbeat. This is San Francisco's celebration and recognition of the Bay Area's visionary entrepreneurs, business leaders, and exemplary corporate citizens.
Learn about our 2026 Selection Process: For in-depth descriptions for each award category, please click here -->>EBBIES Eligibility & Guidelines
Event Production & Leadership
Vision and Direction: Priscilla Young, Director of Events and Partnerships
Event and Program Management: San Francisco Chamber of Commerce & Leftwich Event Specialists
SF Chamber's Board of Directors Executive Committee Events Subcommittee Chair: Stacy Owen
Date and Time
Tuesday Oct 13, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM PDT
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | VIP Reception
6:00 PM | General Admission & Check-In Open
6:30 PM | Planetarium & Piazza Doors Open
7:00 PM – 7:50 PM | Awards Ceremony
7:50 PM – 9:00 PM | Celebration Reception
Location
55 Music Concourse Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118
Fees/Admission
$90 - Chamber Member - September Early Bird (selling fast) General Admission & VIP Tickets Available: Join us for a reception-style gala featuring exclusive awards seating inside the world's largest all-digital planetarium dome and vibrant gathering spaces beneath the glass-domed Piazza. (Note: Planetarium seating capacity is prioritized for VIP ticket holders during the awards presentation; early arrival is strongly encouraged).
$125 - Chamber Member - General Ticket
$175 - Chamber Member - VIP Ticket (sold out)
Member VIP allocations have been fully claimed. Secure remaining non-member VIP access before it sells out.
$195 - Chamber Member - At Door
$180 - Non-Member - September Early Bird
$250 - Non-Member - General Ticket
$300 - Non-Member - VIP Ticket (selling fast) Limited Release Added (A small block of non-member VIP tickets has just been released - secure yours before they're gone).
$325 - Non-Member - At Door
Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable.
Contact Information
Priscilla Young, Director of Events and Partnerships
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