2026 Annual Gala

Join us in celebrating the Lancaster County Chamber’s 70-Year Legacy at the 2026 Annual Gala!

We are planning for this celebration to be bigger than ever, and to welcome even more members, partners, and guests, we’re holding this year’s event at the Gateway Conference Center — a special exception made for this milestone year.

This year’s Annual Meeting will feature the presentation of the 2025 awards, a silent auction, exciting giveaways, meaningful tributes to our history, and more as we formally celebrate the Chamber’s remarkable legacy.

You won't want to miss this opportunity to come together and cultivate connections that allow our business community to continue blooming!

Tickets:

$70 Chamber Member or $100 non-Chamber member

Available Sponsorships:

Gold
Silver
Bronze
Center Piece Sponsor

Awards Presented:

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR- Indian Land

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR- Lancaster

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR- Kershaw/Heath Springs

BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR

CITIZENSHIP AND SERVICE AWARD
*In an effort to further elevate and focus on young professionals in Lancaster County, the Top 10 Under 40 Awards have been moved from the Annual Meeting to a Young Professionals Summer Soirée. Further details to come Spring 2026.

Photo Wall:
This year's photo backdrop will be full of photos from YOU! Send us a photo from your favorite chamber moment to be highlighted on our wall!

Attire:
Semi-Formal
This dress level is more formal than business casual but less so than black tie. Men might wear a suit and tie, while women could opt for a cocktail dress or a dressy skirt and top.

Thank you to our Special Events Committee for their dedication, creativity, and countless hours spent planning and orchestrating an exceptional event.
Demetrius Nelson ( DS Nelson Interiors) Brent Humphries (Humphries Homes-Heartland Realty) Marty Haynes (HFC Insurance) Faynette Waldrop (The Snipes Team EXP Realty) Ashley Shannon (MUSCH Health - Catawba Division) and Sam Courtney (Retired)
Chamber Staff