The votes are in and now it is time to ride the wave. After more than 1,400 nominations and an incredible show of support from our Huntington Beach community, the Best of HB Awards 2025 have officially entered the finalist voting round.

This is your chance to help crown the very best of Surf City, the individuals, businesses, and organizations that make our seaside community shine.

From standout brunch spots to nonprofits making waves, cast your vote for the finalists who truly deserve the crown or the captain’s hat.

Finalist voting is your opportunity to support your favorites, celebrate this year’s outstanding finalists, and share the excitement with your crew.

This year’s winners will be revealed at the High Seas Honors Gala, where we will raise a toast to the leaders and legends steering Huntington Beach toward an even brighter horizon. Tickets are on sale now and sponsorship opportunities are available. For sponsorship information, please contact [email protected]http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" data-rtl-flip class="block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]">.

Award Categories

The Treasure of the Community Non Profit of the Year
The Jolly Roger’s Fork Best Bites
The Grog Master’s Chalice Best Sips
The First Mate’s Forge Small Business of the Year
The Buccaneer’s Helm Medium Business of the Year
The Fleet Commander’s Flag Large Business of the Year
The Rising Star of the Sea Young Professional of the Year
The Captain’s Helm Award Honoring Trailblazing Women and Minority Leaders Charting New Courses in Business

Click Vote now to support your favorites and help decide the Best of HB 2025.

Congratulations to all of our finalists and thank you, Huntington Beach, for showing up big. Let’s make this the biggest Best of HB celebration yet.