The Rammys Outstanding Business Awards Dinner and Board Installation

Dear Members,
 
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
 
Tickets
 
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 Advertising Company
Lulu Catering and Events
Mission Hills Country Club
The River at Rancho Mirage
Desert Theatricals Foundation

Champagne Sponsor:
California Bank of Commerce
Southern California Edison

Event Sponsor:
The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage

Valet Sponsor:
Find A Good Accountant