CAMARILLO — The West Ventura County Business Alliance (WVCBA) is pleased to announce recipients of the first-ever WVCBA Business Awards. Nominations were submitted by the public and winners were selected by a committee composed of WVCBA Board Members and sponsors.
“We’re bringing together the Camarillo Top 10 Community Awards and the Oxnard Community & Business Awards into one celebratory evening,” says WVCBA President and CEO Andy Conli. “We are so excited to celebrate the phenomenal businesses, organizations, and individuals who contribute to our community’s economic strength and success!”
The 2025 honorees are:
- Business of the Year – Camarillo: AirWorks Solutions
- Business of the Year – Oxnard: Alexander Automotive of Oxnard
- Small Business of the Year – Camarillo: Stephanie’s Family Childcare & Preschool
- Small Business of the Year – Oxnard: Fight Foundation
- Nonprofit of the Year: Casa Pacifica
- Education Partner of the Year: Oxnard Adult School
- Businessperson of the Year – Camarillo: Jeff Walker, Twisted Oak Tavern
- Businessperson of the Year – Oxnard: Mark Spellman, Lazer Media
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Sebastian Perrin, NXT Jet Detailing
- Oxnard Trophy: Food Share of Ventura County
- Stan Daily Lifetime Achievement Award: Daniel Schoenewald(posthumous)
Honorees will be celebrated Thursday, December 4, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Oxnard Levity Live, the comedy club located at The Collection at RiverPark. The celebratory evening will be hosted by a local comedian and includes dinner and drinks. Tickets are $120 before November 20 and can be purchased online at wvcba.org. The event is open to the public.
The inaugural WVCBA Business Awards is made possible by Presenting Sponsors Southern California Edison, The Port of Hueneme, Visit Camarillo, and Visit Oxnard; and Supporting Sponsors Lazer Media, Oxnard Ambassadors, The Collection at RiverPark/CenterCal Properties, and Ventura County Credit Union. Sponsorships at the Title, Presenting, and Supporting levels are still available. For details, please contact WVCBA’s Kyle Jewell at k.jewell@wvcba.org or 805-415-0527.
ABOUT WEST VENTURA COUNTY BUSINESS ALLIANCE
West Ventura County Business Alliance (WVCBA) is the chamber of commerce advocating for businesses in Camarillo and Oxnard, California. In March 2021, the membership of the Camarillo Chamber of Commerce voted to unite with Oxnard Chamber of Commerce and form the WVCBA. WVCBA is the voice for the interest of business with government, promotes economic development, works to improve the regional economy, and protects the business interests of the two communities. Learn more at wvcba.org