2026 Community Awards Gala
Event Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
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Social Hour Sponsor
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Date and Time
Friday Jan 16, 2026
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM CST
January 16, 2026
6:00-10:00 p.m.
Location
TBD
Fees/Admission
Register by December 19!
$110--Single Ticket
$800--Table of 8 (includes table signage)
Tickets Are Non Refundable
Once you have registered, no refunds will be given.
Please Note: By registering for this event, you are accepting that you could be photographed and the image could be posted on social media.
Website
Description
Help us celebrate businesses and individuals making a difference in the Woodbury area!
Submit your Community Award Nominations Today!
Deadline: November 10, 2025
CLICK LINK TO NOMINATE:
http://members.woodburychamber.org/form/view/37470
Business of the Year
💼 "Strong Businesses. Stronger Community."
Recognizes a Woodbury Chamber business member with 5+ years operating in the community that demonstrates outstanding leadership, success, community engagement, employee support, or economic impact. Chamber Executive Committee members not eligible.
Educator of the Year
📚 "Inspiring Students. Shaping Futures."
Honors a licensed PK–12 teacher in a Woodbury-area school (public or private) during the 2024–2025 school year. Nominees should demonstrate exceptional dedication, innovation, and commitment to student success, inspiring learners of all backgrounds and abilities.
Everyday Hero
❤️ "Ordinary People. Extraordinary Impact."
Celebrates a Woodbury-area resident whose compassion, generosity, or service has had a positive impact on others or the community in 2025. *Chamber Executive Committee members are not eligible.
Nonprofit of the Year
🙌 "Serving with Purpose. Leading with Heart."
Acknowledges a 501(c)(3) Chamber member organization with a minimum of three years in operation, that provides innovative services, meaningful contributions, and a positive impact in the community.
Public Safety Worker of the Year
🚨 "Bravery. Service. Dedication."
Recognizes a Woodbury-area public safety professional who, in 2025, demonstrated heroism, bravery, or exceptional community service in the line of duty.
Join us for an unforgettable night of celebration, socializing and camaraderie at our Community Awards Gala as we recognize this year’s community award recipients. Event highlights include social hour with entertainment, wine pull, plated dinner, dessert auction, silent auction.
Sponsor the Event!
A variety of Gala sponsorships are available--many include tickets to the event!
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Thank You to the 2026 Community Awards Gala Presenting Sponsor
