2026 Rammys Outstanding Business Awards & Installation Dinner
Schedule
Thu Feb 12 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa | Rancho Mirage, CA
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The Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the return of the Coachella Valley’s premier business celebration: The Rammys Outstanding Business Awards Dinner and Board Installation. Taking place on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the elegant Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa, this evening serves as the ultimate kickoff to the new year.This year’s theme, “Leading with Heart,” highlights the compassion, resilience, and dedication of the professionals and organizations that make our valley a world-class place to live and work. The event will feature the formal installation of the 2026 Board of Directors alongside an awards ceremony honoring those who have gone above and beyond for their industry and community.
Celebrating Our 2026 Honorees
The Rancho Mirage Chamber is proud to recognize the following trailblazers for their excellence:
Small Business of the Year
Dirty Desert Collective
Medium Business of the Year
Si Bon
Large Business of the Year
Mission Hills Country Club
Non-Profit of the Year
Center for Employment Training (CET)
Ambassadors of the Year - TIE
Brianna Miller, Voices for Children
Mark Brady, Mark D. Brady Photography
Rising Star Award
Cheers Coffee at The River Rancho Mirage
Heart of Rancho Mirage
LifeStream Blood Bank
Business Person of the Year
David E. Scott, Decorators Depot
Impact Award
College of the Desert
Innovation Award
Cotino, a Storyliving by Disney community
Barbara Sinatra Distinguished Citizen of the Year
Ambassador David J. Lane, The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands
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This event is truly the heartbeat of our business community. Our 2026 honorees embody what it means to lead with heart—putting people first, championing innovation, and lifting up the entire Coachella Valley. We invite everyone to join us for this warm and wonderful evening as we celebrate the 'phenomenal' spirit of Rancho Mirage and kick off a bright new year together.
Event Details & Tickets
Tickets and sponsorships for this prestigious event are available now. Due to the popularity of the Rammys, the community is encouraged to secure their seats early to ensure they are part of this heartwarming celebration.
What: The Rammys Outstanding Business Awards & Board Installation
When: February 12, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa
Tickets: Available at www.RanchoMirageChamber.org
Direct Ticket Link Here
Installing leadership - Rancho Mirage Chamber Board:
Executive Board:
Maddy Botello, Chair of the Board, Wally's Desert Turtle
Jay Critcher, Immediate Past Chair, Cotino™, a Storyliving by Disney™ community
Joyce Kiehl, Chair Elect, Visit Greater Palm Springs
Austin Beneteau, Treasurer, Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial
Michael Murgas, Secretary, Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Board Directors:
Kate Anderson Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Monica Bradley Haus of Poke
Deb Fink WDC Kitchen & Bath Center
Franchesca Forrer Blue Zones Project Palm Springs
Shane Massoud Southern California Edison
Nicole Kent The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage
Ken Chavez The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands
Tim Lusher Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort and Spa
Dan Hewitson Mission Hills Country Club
Event Sponsors:
Title Sponsor:
City of Rancho Mirage
Presenting Sponsor:
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Cotino™, a Storyliving by Disney™ community
Eisenhower Health
Lamar
Lulu
Mission Hills Country Club
The River at Rancho Mirage
Champagne Sponsor:
California Bank of Commerce
Southern California Edison
Event Sponsor:
The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage
Valet Sponsor:
Find A Good Accountant
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Where is it happening?
The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa, 71333 Dinah Shore Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270-1501, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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