The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce held its annual Chamber Awards event on May 1 at Duane Smith Auditorium to honor the 2026 Business of the Year recipients, as well as this year’s nominees. Chamber Director Sandy Jones, left, explained to local businesses, ‘Why are we doing this? We want to honor you and your team for the hard work you do all year, and although not everyone can win, everyone can enjoy a nice evening together, and be recognized!’ Here she presents the ‘2026 Community Partner of the Year’ award to Del Norte Credit Union, received here by SVP Eric Baldonado and staff. To see all of the event photos, including winners and nominees, visit the Chamber website at https://www.losalamoschamber.com/awards. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Chamber Director Sandy Jones, left, presents the 2026 Best Restaurant of the Year award to the Blue Window Bistro Cafe received here by owner Melissa Paternoster and staff. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Chamber Director Sandy Jones, 2nd from left, presents the ‘2026 Most Engaged Member of the Year’ award to Dr. Lisa Shin, 3rd from left, of Los Alamos Family Eyecare. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Chamber Director Sandy Jones, left, presents the ‘2026 Sustainable Los Alamos Business of the Year’ award to Los Alamos Lock & Key Herman Manzanares. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Anytime Fitness White Rock was honored as a nominee for the ‘2026 Best New Business of the Year’. The award is accepted here by Brandon Holmes, Mayah McGowan, Mariah Espeset and Nicholas Mulller. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Chamber Director Sandy Jones, second from left, presents the ‘2026 Family Friendly Business of the Year’ award to the Bradbury Science Museum. Kathy Keith, far right, and others accept the award. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Chamber Director Sandy Jones, second from left, presents the ‘2026 Best Financial Institution of the Year’ to Zia Credit Union President and Chief Executive Officer Dwayne Herrera and staff. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Chamber Director Sandy Jones, left, presents ‘2026 Best Family Friendly Business of the Year Nominee to The Family YMCA with a certificate. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Chamber Director Sandy Jones, left, presents the ‘2026 Best New Business of the Year to Chefs For You, received by owner Patsy Rezac. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Chamber Director Sandy Jones, left, presents the 2026 Retail Business of the Year award to Samizdat Bookstore & Teahouse, accepted by the family. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Chamber Director Sandy Jones, left, presents the 2026 Large Service Business of the Year award to Little Forest Playschool, accepted here by staff. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Chamber Director Sandy Jones, left, presents the 2026 Small Service Business Of The Year award to Sala Los Alamos Event Center, accepted by Patricia Burnside and Allen Saenz. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Chamber Director Sandy Jones, left, presents the 2026 Best Co-Op Organization award to Los Alamos Cooperative Market, accepted by General Manager Thomas Salazar and staff. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Chamber Director Sandy Jones, left, presents the ‘2026 Best Large Service Business of the Year’ Nominee certificate to Las Cumbres Community Services. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Chamber Director Sandy Jones, left, presents the 2026 Small Service Business of the Year Nominee Certificate to Glisten Skin & Beauty Bar owner Anesia Cope and staff. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
Former Chamber of Commerce Assistant Director Alison Watkins emcees the event. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com
The 2026 Chamber Business Awards. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com