06/11/2026
MSWD was honored to be awarded the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber - West Valley Organization of the Year at the annual GCVCC Installation and Business Awards Dinner. 🎉
The special evening celebrated the installation of the 2026 Boards of Directors for both the regional and local chambers and recognized outstanding local businesses and community leaders making a lasting impact throughout the Coachella Valley.
Congratulations to all of this year’s award winners:
Chairman John A. James Lifetime Achievement Award – Dr. Frank Curry
President’s Award – Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians
East Valley Small Business of the Year — The Place
East Valley Large Business of the Year — Coachella Valley Behavioral Health
Mid Valley Small Business of the Year — Jimmy John’s
Mid Valley Large Business of the Year — Desert Champions / Indian Wells Tennis Garden
West Valley Small Business of the Year — Lulu California Bistro
West Valley Organization of the Year — Mission Springs Water District
Non-Profit of the Year — One Valley Foundation
Public Impact Award — College of the Desert
Volunteer of the Year — Bart Verry, Greater Palm Springs Animal Allies
To view other MSWD awards, visit: mswd.org/awards