THE POWER OF US
Celebrating San Carlos & Beyond
Over 200 neighbors, nonprofit and civic leaders gathered at the Hiller Museum for our signature event on April 16, 2026. It was a powerful reminder of what we can achieve together. Thanks to your incredible generosity—from the spirited paddle raise to the "Golden Ticket" drawing—we raised vital funds to support 21 local nonprofits that foster empathy, creativity, and resilience. Our 2025 Award Recipients are two pillars of our community who represent the very best of San Carlos.
2025 San Carlan of the Year
Vicci Mueller
Honored for her tireless leadership, Vicci was recognized by Mayor Pranita Venkatesh and long-time friend Cori Carpenter for her service and generosity.
2025 San Carlos Business of the Year
TOWN
TOWN was recognized for contributing over $1M to local causes; TOWN owner Greg St. Claire was celebrated by Supervisor Ray Mueller and Bob Bredel for his commitment to "making people happy one meal at a time".
Community Spotlight
The Hearts Behind the Celebration
A huge event like Celebrating San Carlos doesn't just happen—it’s built through the dedication, late nights, and immense talent of local community members. We extend a heartfelt Thank You to the incredible team that brought this vision to life.
The Visionaries & Planners: Our gratitude starts with our charismatic Emcee, Kyle Morrisey, and our tireless Planners: Michael Campbell, Debbie Denton, and Arlene Garcia.
The Selection Experts: A special thanks to our Awards Selection team for their thoughtful deliberation: Debbie Denton, Michael Campbell, Kyle Morrisey, Randy Rae, Susan Kimmel, Tim King, Andy Klein, and Craig Weisner.
The Creatives & Artists: The evening was as beautiful as it was meaningful thanks to Twin Frames Photography (Kylene Shen and Pamela Li), Street Light Trio (Kerem Olgun, Athena Vernon, and Emma Lu), our Graphic Designers (Gretchen Wilson and Caleb Rampley) and the team at Bobkat Printing.
The Community Partners: Finally, we are deeply grateful to the local businesses that provided generous discounts and gift certificates. Their investment in our mission helps make San Carlos the vibrant place it is: sincere thanks to TOWN, Geoffrey’s, Devil's Canyon Brewing Co., Hiller Aviation Museum, and Bianchini’s Market.
San Carlos isn't just a place to live—it’s a place where people show up for one another. To everyone listed above & more: we couldn't have done it without you!
Celebrating San Carlos Event photos courtesy of Twin Frames Photography. View the album by clicking the link below and entering your email address.
Sponsors
This year’s event would not be possible without the sponsors below.
