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Honoring Iconic Sacramento
Businesses

November 12, 2026
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Sacramento History Museum

Join us for the 2026 Burnett Awards as we pay tribute to some of Sacramento’s iconic businesses –  pillars of Sacramento’s history that embody resilience, tradition, and community spirit.

 

 

HOSTED BY
THE SACRAMENTO HISTORY ALLIANCE

Each year the Sacramento History Alliance honors Sacramento Businesses that have met the test of time and become iconic treasures in our community. They may not be the oldest, or the biggest, but the are revered and beloved by Sacramentans from all walks of life – we call these businesses “Venerable”.

 

 

 

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THE 2026 BURNETT AWARDS ARE PRESENTED BY

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Rosanna Herber

Annette and Rich Kassis

Bruce Marwick

Morgan Stanley

Otto Construction

The Sacramento History Alliance (SHA) is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to making Sacramento’s history accessible to all. In partnership with the City and County of Sacramento, SHA operates the Sacramento History Museum and its programs including the Underground Tours, educational school programs, and community cultural events.

DOWNEY BRAND LAW

Throughout our centennial year, we are proud to celebrate 100 Years, 100 Acts—a year-long initiative dedicated to honoring the people, partnerships, and communities that have shaped Downey Brand’s first century. Through 100 meaningful acts, we are recognizing the values that have defined our firm for generations: service, leadership, collaboration, gratitude, and a commitment to making a positive difference.

BROADWAY COSTUMES

Broadway Costumes is a brick-and-mortar family owned and operated business, with the 3rd generation leading the way. They are Sacramento's leading Costume Rental & Supply Store, specializing in historical costuming for Adults & Children.

RYTINA CLEANERS

Rytina Fine Cleaners, a third-generation, family-owned business, offers more than 60 years of expertise in caring for Sacramento's finest fashions. From garment care and laundering to alterations and specialty items, we offer couture level service and quality to every textile that passes through our doors.

0T0'S MARKET

Oto’s Marketplace has been serving the Sacramento community for over 65 years, specializing in a large selection Japanese and Asian Foods, sushi grade fresh fish, A5 Wagyu and other quality meats, farm fresh produce and daily made bento lunch boxes and sushi.

COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD

SACRAMENTO BALLET

Since 1954, Sacramento Ballet has been a beacon of artistic excellence in the California Capital Region, delivering world-class dance performances, education, and community outreach programs. A cornerstone of Sacramento’s cultural community, its mission is to enhance the human condition through dance and to make it accessible to everyone.

As the region’s only dance company to maintain a roster of professional dance artists, Sacramento Ballet captivates thousands of patrons each year with its enthralling performances and community outreach events. Unique among local arts organizations, Sacramento Ballet welcomes internationally renowned dancers and choreographers to live and create groundbreaking artistic works right here in our beautiful city, and serves as a representative of California’s thriving cultural scene on national and international stages.

PRESERVATION SACRAMENTO AWARD

LIL JOE’S

Lil Joe had a dream to create a restaurant where all would enjoy a meal at reasonable prices, all that knew him loved him dearly, especially his greeting of “Welcome Home” and as you departed “God Bless You”. Although Lil Joe is with the angels with his lovely wife, George strives to ensure your experience at Lil Joe’s continues win his parent’s legacy.
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BENEFITTING

The Sacramento History Museum in Old Sacramento tells the stories of Sacramento’s vibrant history through exhibits, tours, programs and events.  Learn about the cultures and people who came here from around the world during the California Gold Rush, and of the native communities who lived here for centuries before and still today.  Explore Old Sacramento’s underground spaces to discover how the City raised itself up to combat the forces of floods, and discover how Sacramento came to be the capital of California.

Sitting on the traditional territory and ancestral homelands of the Nisenan Tribal people, the Sacramento History Museum building is a replica of Sacramento’s 1854 City Hall and Waterworks building.  The Museum welcomes nearly 60,000 visitors each year, including 13,000 school children to learn of Sacramento’s diverse cultural history.

If you would like to nominate a business for the 2027 Burnett Awards, send your suggestions to dmello@sachistorymuseum.org

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