For more than six decades, the business community has come together each year to honor and recognize some of their peers who, in one way or another, have stood out, excelled, or demonstrated some trait of excellence that they feel deserves acknowledgement. Over the years, the format of the program has changed, the number of awards has varied, but through it all, what has been consistent has been that desire to recognize that which is good and great in our community.

Small, Medium, Large, and Non-Profit of the Year honors go to local organizations that have made significant contributions to the community or have served Visalia in exceptional ways over a number of years. Man & Woman of the Year honors local individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the community or have served Visalia in important ways over a number of years.