Truckee Chamber Announces Nominees for the 2026 Top of the Town Awards

The Truckee Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the nominees for Top of the Town, Truckee Chamber’s 73rd Annual Awards Celebration taking place Friday, September 25, 2026, at Alder Creek Adventure Center.

The annual awards recognize the businesses, organizations, and individuals whose hard work, leadership, service, and commitment make a difference in Truckee and our region. This year’s nominees represent an impressive cross-section of the people and organizations helping our business community and town thrive.

“Truckee and our region is so lucky to have so many businesses, organizations, and leaders who care deeply about our community,” said Jessica Penman, President & CEO of the Truckee Chamber of Commerce. “Being nominated is an accomplishment in itself, and we look forward to bringing everyone together to recognize this outstanding group and celebrate all they contribute to our community.”

The 2026 Top of the Town nominees are:

TOP OF THE TOWN – BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

• Alibi Ale Works
• Craft & Logic Taproom
• Liv Studio
• Porter Simon Law Offices
• Raley’s O-N-E Market
• Tahoe Donner Association
• The Pour House
• The Sharp Hood Real Estate Group
• Truckee Roundhouse
• Uncorked
• Word After Word Books
  
  

NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

• Donner Summit Law Firm
• PT Revolution
• Ridgeline Gallery
• The Alchemy Space
• The Old Lumberyard
• The Slime Kitchen & Truckee Teas
• The Social @ Matices
• Upcycled Adventures
• Värma Sauna
  

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Mountain Lotus
• Sierra Mobile Glass
• Sierra Nevada Ad Partners
• Stealth Tahoe
• Thrifty Tails Boutique
• Truckee Overhead Door
• Truckee Rents
  

BUSINESS LEADER/ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

• Adam Kwiecinski, Edward Jones
• Amanda Washburn, Bar of America
• Autumn and John Lincoln, Tahoe Dave’s Ski & Board
• Carol Meagher, KidZone Museum
• Cory Collard, Truckee Trails Foundation
• James “Woody” Woodruff, Crux Events
• JJ Morgan, Moody’s Bistro Bar & Beats
• Kelley McKenzie, Liv Studio
• Kellie Cutler, Truckee Cultural District
• Megan Bristol, Tahoe Modern
• Zack Duksta, Buoy & Trap Seafood Market
  

COMMUNITY FIRST AWARD

• Elements Mountain Co.
• Gallery 5830’
• Ian Casey Foundation
• KTKE 101.5 Truckee Tahoe Radio
• Moonshine Ink
• Sierra Business Council
• Sierra Community House
• Sierra Senior Services
• Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships
• The College Collaborators
• The Lift Co-Work
• Truckee Donner Recreation & Park District
• Truckee Tahoe Theatre Company

This year's award winners will be revealed during Top of the Town on September 25. The evening will feature the awards presentation, food and drinks, a silent auction, and an opportunity for the community to come together to celebrate Truckee’s business community.

Tickets and additional event information are available here.

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