The 2020 NEXTies Awards

The NEXTies are back!

Join Us for a Night Celebrating The Area's Best and Brightest Doers!

Pull out the pearls & cufflinks and join us for an evening in honor of those in Santa Cruz County who inspire the community. This year’s annual award show, now in its 11th year, is sure to be the best one yet! See you on the red carpet!

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

TECH Business of the Year: Joby Aviation

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

Early Bird Tickets: just $20! There are only 60 tickets priced this low, so get them while you can.

VIP Tickets (reserved seating with NEXTies honorees in first two row ): $40

General Admission: $25

Day-of Tickets: $30

Musical guests: Lindsey Wall and more TBA soon

Sponsored by: Hotel Paradox, Off The Lip Radio Show, Yoso Wellness Spa, Housing Matters, Santa Cruz Engraving and more!