The 2016 NEXTies

Pull out the pearls & cufflinks…

…and join us for an evening in honor of those in Santa Cruz County who inspire us to reach further and higher and have a huge impact on our community. This year’s annual award show puts the spotlight on talent in industries from the arts and tech to fitness and food. See you on the red carpet!

This years honorees are:

Entrepreneur of the Year – Cesario Ruiz, My Mom’s Mole
Musician of the Year – Nick Gallant
Band of the Year – Marty O’Reilly and The Old School Orchestra
Artist of the Year – Jaime Sanchez, Artist
Give Back Person of the Year – David Dennis, Ventana Surfboards & Supplies/David Dennis Photos
Foodie of the Year – Sean Venus, Venus Spirits
New Business of the Year – Brew Cruz, Owned by Annie Pautsch
Athlete of the Year – Kyle Thiermann, Surfing for Change
Under 18 of the Year – Shadja Correia, Subjects to Change
Nonprofit Organization of the Year – Teen Kitchen
Mentor of the Year – (Tie) Keith Holtaway and Leta B. Jussila
Innovative Business of the Year – One Wheel
Innovator of the Year – Keri Waters, Calliope Waterworks, Inc.
WildCard of the Year – Michael Berman, Principal at H.A. Hyde Elementary

Hosted by Kim Luke? and DNA (Yeah that’s right!)

Beer for purchase from Humble Sea Brewery?.

Live music from Nick Gallant and more.

Small bites by The Green Waffle, sparkle Cloud, and many more.

After Party show right after by Coffee Zombie Collective!