The 2008 Excellence in Business Awards Gala is the pre-eminent celebration of San Francisco’s entrepreneurs, business and civic leaders and exemplary corporate citizens.

The Ebbies Gala is attended by 900 of San Francisco’s top-level business leaders from large, mid-size and small businesses, as well as Mayor Gavin Newsom and key leaders from the administration, Board of Supervisors and community organizations.

The Ebbies were created in 1991 by the Chamber to honor San Francisco businesses for their innovation, to celebrate their vision and publicly appreciate their contributions to the quality of life in the community and for their employees.

This year’s categories are:

• Kaiser Permanente Excellence in Business Award
• Microsoft Innovation Through Technology Award
• Williams-Sonoma Inc. Emerging Growth Award
• Wells Fargo Build SF Award
• Pacific Gas and Electric Co. Small Business Award
• Virgin America Economic Development Award

The Ebbies are made possible by the generous patronage of the San Francisco business community. Please meet our sponsors by clicking the headings below.

• VISIONARIES Companies sponsoring one of six Excellence in Business Awards
• INNOVATORS
• PACESETTERS
• LEADERS
• MEDIA PARTNERS Companies helping to publicize the awards
• WINE PARTNER Company donating wine and champagne

For sponsorship information, please click here.

Click here to see photos from the reception for Ebbies Finalists on August 14, 2008