Douglas County Recognizes Four Outstanding Businesses with 2026 Business Spotlight Awards
STATELINE, Nev. – Douglas County honored four local businesses with 2026 Business Spotlight Awards during the 34th annual Critical Issues Conference hosted by the Business Council of Douglas County. The awards recognize businesses that strengthen the community through service, stewardship, collaboration and forward-thinking leadership while supporting a thriving business environment in Douglas County.
This year's recipients represent a wide range of industries, from hospitality and historic preservation to environmental services and business innovation. Each has made a meaningful impact on Douglas County through its commitment to the community, economic vitality and quality of life.
The following businesses received the 2026 Douglas County Business Spotlight Awards:
Douglas Disposal & Recycling Services – Giving Back Award
Douglas Disposal & Recycling Services was recognized for regularly giving back to the community or public sector as part of its operating model or culture.
Genoa Bar & Saloon – Preservation of Culture & History Award
The iconic establishment continues to reflect a strong historical presence and investment in preserving Douglas County's unique culture and heritage.
Eco Clean Solutions, LLC – Partnership Award
Awarded for demonstrating a strong collaboration with the public sector or business community to advance community priorities, programs and projects.
Golden Nugget Lake Tahoe – Innovation & Expansion Award
Recognized for the ability to successfully engage in the ongoing growth of their organizations through innovative measures or expansions while continuing to grow the business.
"The Business Spotlight Awards celebrate organizations that go beyond operating a successful business to those making a lasting impact in our community," said Kate Moroles-O’Neil, economic vitality manager and principal planner for Douglas County. "This year's honorees exemplify each of the award categories as part of their business operations and demonstrate what positive community growth, collaboration and stewardship mean in action.”
Each honoree was presented with an engraved lantern containing a glowing flameless candle that symbolizes the ongoing flame of economic vitality and Douglas County's vision of building a "Community to Match the Scenery."
Award recipients were selected through a nomination process that included input from business and community partners including the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce, Tahoe Chamber of Commerce, Carson Valley Visitors Authority, Tahoe Prosperity Center, Main Street Gardnerville, the Nevada Small Business Development Center and the Business Council of Douglas County.
For more information on Douglas County’s Economic Vitality, visit online at DouglasCountyNV.gov.
About Douglas County, Nevada
Douglas County, Nevada, a community to match the scenery, is located 15 minutes south of Nevada's state capital and borders Lake Tahoe. Framed by the Carson Range of the Sierra Nevada and the Pine Nut Mountains, the County offers open space, working ranches and farms, historic sites, and year-round outdoor recreation. Douglas County is Nevada's fifth most populous county, with approximately 48,000 residents and seasonal populations that can exceed 65,000 due to its proximity to Reno, Carson City and Northern California. The County is governed by a five-member elected Board of Commissioners.
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Members of the public who are disabled, require special assistance or accommodations or an interpreter are requested to notify the Douglas County Manager's Office in writing at Post Office Box 218, Minden, Nevada 89423 or by calling 775-782-9821 at least 20 hours in advance of the meeting.
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