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2026 Annual Chamber Gala: A Celebration of Excellence

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the businesses, organizations, and individuals who make the Santa Maria Valley a thriving place to live, work, and do business.

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber's 101st Annual Chamber Gala, A Celebration of Excellence, will bring together community leaders, business professionals, elected officials, and Chamber members for an elegant evening of recognition, networking, and celebration.

Hosted at the Radisson Hotel Santa Maria, the evening will feature a hosted reception, a formal awards program, a delicious sit-down dinner, and a no-host bar. Guests are invited to stay and continue celebrating after the program concludes.

Throughout the evening, we will recognize outstanding achievements with the presentation of the following awards:

• Ambassador of the Year
• Business of the Year
• Nonprofit of the Year
• Grogan- Public Service Award
• Citizen of the Year*

*The recipient of the Citizen of the Year Award will remain a surprise until the evening of the Gala.

Make it a staycation! The Radisson Hotel Santa Maria will be offering a special discounted room rate for Gala attendees, making it easy to enjoy the evening without worrying about the drive home.

Event Details

• Date: 09/17/2026
• Happy Hour | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
• Dinner & Awards Ceremony | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
• Location: Radisson Hotel Santa Maria
• Dinner: Sit-Down Dinner
• Bar: No-Host Bar

Join us as we celebrate excellence, honor community leaders, and toast to another successful year of service, leadership, and impact in the Santa Maria Valley.