Business of Distinction Awards

Citrus Heights is proud to recognize the businesses that make our community stronger. Local businesses not only drive our economy, but they also embody the values, innovation, and resilience that define our city. Through these awards, we celebrate their contributions and share our community’s appreciation for the role they play in shaping Citrus Heights!

Starting Fall 2025, the City will award one Business of Distinction each quarter. Every cycle will highlight a new theme, with nominations and selections tailored to celebrate different strengths of our business community.

Civic Heights: Fall 2026

This award recognizes businesses that make Citrus Heights stronger by living out its core values. To be considered a business must demonstrate our shared values: diversity, innovation, integrity, teamwork, respect, responsive customer service, and trust. 

By inviting nominations from the community, the Civic Heights Award becomes a shared expression of gratitude for the businesses that make daily life in Citrus Heights a better place to live and work.  Think about the businesses that make a lasting impact, not only through their products or services, but through their role in our community. 

Nominations--Closed

  • Nominations were open from October 2 to October 9

Community Voting

  • Community voting will be open from October 16 to October 23
  • Only one vote per person

Award Requirements:  

  • Business must be located within Citrus Heights, CA 
  • Business demonstrates the values of:  
    • Diversity
    • Innovation
    • Integrity
    • Teamwork
    • Respect
    • Responsive Customer Service
    • Trust 

Summer 2026: Top of the Trade

Summer 2026 (2)

Kayak City

7812 Auburn Blvd

Previous Business of Distinction Recipients  

Fall 2025: Civic Heights, Byers Gymnastics, 7700 Sunrise Blvd, #2200

Looking Ahead

Each season will feature a new focus:

  • 2027- Legacy Business
    • Nominations Open January 8, 2027
    • Winner Announced in March 2027
  • 2027 - Pride of Place
    • Nominations Open April 19, 2027
    • Winner Announced in June 2027
  • 2027 - Top of Trade 
    • Nominations Open July 6, 2027
    • Winner Announced September 2027
  • 2027- Civic Heights
    • Nominations Open October 4, 2027
    • Winner Announced November 2027

Stay tuned for details on each theme as nominations open throughout the year! Sign up for email updates to be notified when nominations open.