Outgoing Greater Eureka Chamber Board Chair Ross Creech of Quality Body Works, Dale Maples of Mapleservice Plumbing & Heating, and incoming Chamber Board Chair Teresa Conley of Premier Financial Group. Photo: The E. C. o’ C.
Press release from the Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce:
On Friday, January 30, six local businesses were recognized for their outstanding work and dedication to the community at the Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce annual business awards ‘Boldt Gala.
“It is such a privilege to celebrate all of the dynamic businesses and organizations nominated and voted on by our Chamber Members,” said Nancy Olson, CEO of the Greater Eureka Chamber. “I love being a part of this event each year to shine a light on these deserving businesses who go above-and-beyond for our community.”
The Chamber’s new 2026 board chair, Teresa Conley, of Premier Financial Group presented awards to the honorees on stage at The Acres, along with out-going board chair Ross Creech of Quality Body Works.
“Handing out these awards was a great way to kick off the new year,” Conley said. “This is just the start of what is going to be an exciting year for the Chamber and our local business community. I look forward to fully stepping into my role as Chamber Board Chair.”
Business Award winners are as follows:
Three special awards were also presented, including:
- 2025 Small Business of the Year Award - Ashley’s Seafood
- 2025 Large Business of the Year Award - Advanced Security Systems
- 2025 Positive Community Impact Award - Eureka Books
- 2025 Positive Community Impact Award, Non-Profit and Government - Food for People
- 2025 Hospitality/Customer Service Award - Cassaro’s Catering
- 2025 Extraordinary Business of the Year - North Coast Co-Op
- 2025 Business Leadership Award - Dale Maples, Mapleservice Plumbing & Heating
- 2025 Ambassador of the Year - Sophia Santana-White, Premier Financial Group
- Ross Creech of Quality Body Works was also recognized for his service as board chair from 2024-2025.
After the awards ceremony, attendees participated in a successful live auction featuring auctioneer Thomas Nicholson Stratton and musical accompaniment by Jeff Smoller. Then the Coastal Alchemy themed cocktail party kicked off with music from the Claire Bent Jazz Quintet, swing dancing, and locally-sourced food and beverage curated by Uniquely Yours Catering.
The Greater Eureka Chamber thanks the following event sponsors: Recology Humboldt County, Redwood News, Vineyard Offshore, Coast Central Credit Union, Western Health, Cal Poly Humboldt, County of Humboldt, George Peterson Insurance Agency, Humboldt Area Foundation + Wild Rivers Community Foundation, Humboldt Builders’ Exchange, Humboldt Senior Resource Center, Mapleservice Plumbing & Heating, New Life Service Company, North Coast Co-op, Premier Financial Group, Quality Body Works, Redwood Capital Bank, Six Rivers Solar, and Scrapper’s Edge.
About the ‘Boldt Gala: Coastal Alchemy
This year’s awards gala theme, Coastal Alchemy, gave a nod to the Redwood Coast’s wild natural beauty and its ever‑shifting, mystical moods — where sea mist meets moonlight, and imagination transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary.
The ‘Boldt Gala is the Chamber’s largest fundraiser of the year, enabling the organization to serve the Greater Eureka business community year‑round.
About the Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce advances the economic vitality of our community by serving as a catalyst for business growth, a convener of leaders, a champion for development and an advocate for a thriving place to work and live.
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