Carmel Realty Company was the honored recipient of the Carmel Chamber of Commerce's Award of Excellence in Real Estate at the 15^th Annual Awards of Excellence Gala Wednesday, December 5^th. Celebrating 100 years in 2013, Shelly Mitchell Lynch and Vicki & Bill Mitchell accepted the honor on behalf of Carmel Realty Company's 31 REALTORS specializing in luxury homes for sale in Pebble Beach, Carmel and Carmel Valley (photo courtesy of Michael Troutman, DMT Imaging).

Nicknamed the 'star award,' the community nominates three businesses for reach of the 14 categories and the Chamber members make the final selection. Honorees show a consistent record of excelling in quality service, practicing the highest business ethics, fostering a beautiful environment and exemplifying enlightened customer service and staff relations.

Carmel Chamber of Commerce 15^th Annual Awards of Excellence Winners:

Accommodations:  Bernadus Lodge

Apparel & Jewelry:  Robert Talbott, Inc.

Art Galleries:  Carmel Art Association

Cultural Organizations: Pacific Repertory Theatre

Dining:  Dametra Cafe

Legal & Financial:  Monterey County Bank

Media & Marketing: Carmel Magazine

Nonprofit Organization:  Carmel Unified School District

Personal Services:  DMT Imaging (Michael Troutman)

Real Estate: Carmel Realty Company

Retail: Carmel Drug Store

Services to Residents: UPS Store Carmel

Services to Visitors: Carmel-by-the-Sea Concours on the Avenue

Specialty Food & Wine: Bruno's Market