23rd Annual Gala
Join business leaders, Chamber members, and friends for the 23rd Annual Gala Dinner & Award Celebration at The Reese Center on the Campus of Ohio State Newark/COTC on Thursday, August 13, 2026. This year’s event will feature a fun and festive luau theme, complete with a social hour, dinner, and an evening dedicated to celebrating the people and organizations that make our community thrive.
The evening will include the induction of the newest Chamber board members and officers, highlights from the year’s accomplishments and programming, and the Chamber’s annual awards ceremony recognizing outstanding businesses, nonprofits, employees, and young professionals throughout Licking County.
We look forward to celebrating another incredible year together and setting the course for even greater achievements ahead!
Award Categories Include:
• Business of the Year
• Non-Profit of the Year
• Employee of the Year
• Young Professional of the Year
Award winners will be notified prior to the Gala.
The evening will include the induction of the newest Chamber board members and officers, highlights from the year’s accomplishments and programming, and the Chamber’s annual awards ceremony recognizing outstanding businesses, nonprofits, employees, and young professionals throughout Licking County.
We look forward to celebrating another incredible year together and setting the course for even greater achievements ahead!
Award Categories Include:
• Business of the Year
• Non-Profit of the Year
• Employee of the Year
• Young Professional of the Year
Award winners will be notified prior to the Gala.
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23rd Annual Gala
Event Sponsors
Date and Time
Thursday Aug 13, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Social Hour: 5pm
Dinner: 6pm
Program: 6:30pm
Location
The Reese Center on the Campus of Ohio State Newark/COTC
Fees/Admission
$50 for members
$60 general admission
Contact Information
Amelia Hitchens
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