Annual

Dinner & CelebRation of Success

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
5 – 8 p.m.
The Renaissance Center
214 N Ottawa St.

We are excited to celebrate the Award Recipients at the 2026 Annual Dinner and “Celebration of 2025 Success”

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BRO. JAMES GAFFNEY AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: Rialto Square Theatre

RABBI HERSHMAN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD: Steve Randich

LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Hollywood Casino Joliet

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Blue Ribbon Products Co.

NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Duffy Signs

CHAMBER FOUNDATION AWARD: Hawk Auto

AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR: Howard Wright

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR: Evie Cora

As well as nominees in the categories of: Professional Business Services, Financial Services, Retail / Consumer Services, and Social Services.

Every year, we accept nominations in fall, the finalists in each category are as follows:

EDUCATION
Joliet Township High School Dist. 204
Laraway C.C.S.D. 70-C
U of I Extension

FINANCIAL SERVICES
Old National Bank
Commerce Bank
Plante & Associates

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Voorn, Jaworski, & Preston, PLLC
Bays Investment Corporation
Contractors Association of Will & Grundy Counties

RETAIL/CONSUMER SERVICES
C & C Vision Gallery
David Nelson Exquisite Jewelry
Food N Fuel

SOCIAL SERVICES
The Alzheimer’s Association
UCP-Center for Disability Services
MorningStar Mission Ministries

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EMCEE SPONSOR

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