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.