The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) hosted the 2026 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner at the Culinary Institute of America at Copia in Napa. This year’s event was held on February 12, and nearly 290 members and sponsors were in attendance.
Each year, CCMF holds this dinner alongside the League of California Cities City Managers Conference, bringing everyone together for an evening of connection and celebration. The event highlights the friendships, camaraderie and recognition of the individuals and firms who champion the city management profession.
A special moment during the evening included honoring longtime CCMF board member Anthony Gonsalves of Joe A. Gonsalves & Son for his years of dedicated service and support of CCMF. His leadership and commitment have made a lasting impact on CCMF and the broader city management community.
CCMF President Ken Striplin presented CCMF’s 2026 City Manager of the Year Award to Aaron Adams of Temecula, and the 2026 Corporate Sponsor of the Year Award to the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA).
CCMF is grateful to all of our sponsors and members for making the 2026 Annual Member Appreciation Dinner such a success. Your continued support enables us to create meaningful opportunities and provide essential resources that strengthen the city management profession.
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