(3/20/2026 – Los Angeles) The Los Angeles County Business Federation (BizFed) today announced the full list of 2026 BizFed Bizzi Award honorees. Now in its fifth year, this prestigious event recognizes companies, business organizations and public officials across all five Los Angeles County supervisorial districts for their leadership in navigating complex policy challenges and strengthening the region’s economic vitality.
The 2026 Bizzi Awards will take place on April 17 at the historic Chevy Chase Country Club in Glendale. As a coalition of more than 240 organizations and 150 investors, BizFed created the Bizzi Awards to celebrate the collective impact of business leadership and advocacy across the region as voted on by BizFed membership.
5th Annual BizFed Bizzi Award honorees are:
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 1 WINNERS
- Elected/Official of the Year – Congressman Jimmy Gomez
- Business/Organization of the Year – Central City Association
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 2 WINNERS
- Elected Official of the Year – Councilmember Jawane Hilton
- Business/Organization of the Year – Marathon Petroleum
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 3 WINNERS
- Elected Official of the Year – Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin
- Business/Organization of the Year – CD 11 Foundation
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 4 WINNERS
- Elected Official of the Year – Councilmember Brenda Olmos
- Business/Organization of the Year – LA Latino Chamber of Commerce
SUPERVISOR DISTRICT 5 WINNERS
- Elected Official of the Year – Assemblymember Juan Carrillo
- Business/Organization of the Year – Altadena Chamber
SPECIAL AWARD WINNERS
- Advocate of the Year – Matthew Hargrove, California Business Properties Association Advocate of the Year – George Francisco, Venice Chamber of Commerce
- Common Sense Award – Fran Inman, Majestic Realty
- Mayor Richard Riordan Legacy Award – Rick Caruso, Steadfast
LA PORTS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT CHANGEMAKERS OF THE YEAR
- Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Executive Officer, Port of Long Beach
- Gene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles
- Mayor Rex Richardson, Mayor of Long Beach
- Mayor Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles
- Michael A. Cacciotti, Board Chair, South Coast AQMD
- Larry McCallon, Vice Board Chair, South Coast AQMD
- Wayne Nastri, Executive Member, South Coast AQMD
- Vanessa Delgado, Immediate Past Board Chair and Board Member, South Coast AQMD
This high-energy celebration highlights the strategic leadership and relentless advocacy driving meaningful progress throughout Los Angeles County. Featuring creative award categories, a festive atmosphere and a spirit of collaboration, the Bizzi Awards showcase the power of business working together to shape a stronger future.
This event is open to the public. Tickets: Members $225/Non-Member $250. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
For tickets and sponsorship information, please contact BizFed EVP of Development Sarkis Kotanjian at sarkis.kotanjian@bizfed.org.