Watch the NEXTies on November 6th. After multiple reschedules we have decided to make a video version of the NEXTies this year. For everyone who purchased a ticket you will have early access to the video and when we are allowed to safely assemble we are throwing a huge party that you will be invited to!
Pull out the pearls and cufflinks and join us for an evening in honor of those in Santa Cruz County who inspire the community.
Honorees include:
Entrepreneur of the year: Jamileh Cannon & Tim Gordin from
Workbench
Musician of the Year: Lindsay Wall
Band of the Year: The Carolyn Sills Combo
Artist of the Year (in memory of Doug Ross): Taylor Reinhold
Writer of the Year: Jacob Pierce
Give-back Person of the Year: Gina Orlando
Foodie of the Year: Akindele Bankole
New Business of the Year: Fruition Brewery
Athlete of the Year: Layla Ruiz
Youth of the Year: Tamarah Minami
Non-Profit of the Year: Santa Cruz Playground Project
Mentor of the Year: Alexandra Navarro
Green Business of the Year: Ethos
Innovative Business of the Year: Terroir in a Jar
Wildcard: GO Santa Cruz
Life Time Achievement Award: Cathy Calfo
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Yoso Wellness Spa, Hotel Paradox, Studio Holladay, Wribbn, Off The Lip Radio Show, Santa Cruz Engraving, Housing Matters and the Community Foundation Santa Cruz County.