The 2025 NEXTies Awards

Join Event Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz Vibes for the 2025 Annual NEXTies: An Award Show celebrating the rising stars and changemakers of Santa Cruz County for the 13th Annual NEXTies: An Award Show celebrating the rising stars and changemakers of Santa Cruz County.

Dress up and come out for an unforgettable evening honoring the individuals and organizations that inspire our community. Enjoy delicious food and drinks available for purchase from local vendors, experience incredible live music, and celebrate the people who make Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz.

This annual awards show is a dressy affair, so bring out your best fits and jackets—it’s an outdoor event! Get ready for a night of recognition, entertainment, and community spirit. See you on the red carpet!

Who is Hosting:

Event Santa Cruz – Created to showcase and amplify the creative energy that makes Santa Cruz so special, Event Santa Cruz has grown beyond a typical event-hosting company to become a multimedia hub for all things local.

Santa Cruz Vibes – captures the spirit of Santa Cruz through local stories, vibrant photography, and authentic connections. Using multiple marketing platforms, Vibes uplifts the community, supports local culture, and celebrates the diversity that makes our area unique.

Interested in sponsoring? Contact [email protected]

Nomination open now

Stay tuned—the 2025 NEXTies winners will be announced on April 18!

Host or Publisher Event Santa Cruz