The California City Management Foundation hosted the 2025 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner at Desert Island in Rancho Mirage. This year’s event was on February 6, and nearly 300 members and sponsors were in attendance.

Every year, CCMF hosts this dinner event concurrently with the League of California Cities City Managers Conference. It was a night filled with friendship, camaraderie and awards with the people and firms that support the city management profession.

CCMF President Ken Striplin presented CCMF’s 2025 City Manager of the Year Award to Troy Brown of Moorpark, and the 2025 Corporate Sponsor of the Year award to Burrtec.

Thank you to CCMF’s Premier and Foundation Circle sponsors for making the 2025 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner such a success. Your ongoing support allows us to continue offering valuable networking opportunities and resources to our valued members.

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CCMF is a great forum for folks to learn—from those currently in the industry, from those who were in the industry—and to help set up the next generation of city managers.

Aaron Adams, Temecula City Manager & CCMF Board Member

One of the biggest benefits of being a part of CCMF is having that network, not just in our small local areas, but statewide. CCMF offers that to all of us.

Jessica Binnquist, Alhambra City Manager

CCMF provides scholarships for professional development, such as week-long trips to Harvard.

Justin Hess, Burbank City Manager

CCMF provides a concentrated foundation for understanding the potential future of being a City Manager.

Jorge Garcia, City Manager Pismo Beach

What CCMF does to bring people together and provide opportunities to connect, that’s where the magic happens.

Karen Pinkos , El Cerrito City Manager & CCMF Board Member

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