You are cordially invited to join us for the 2025 Glenwood Springs Chamber Annual Gala!
When & Where:
Saturday, March 15 | 6-9:30 p.m.
Hotel Colorado
526 Pine St
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Tickets:
Member Individual - $105
General Admission Individual - $120
Corporate Sponsor - $1,500
Includes ten tickets
Theme:
Emerald Elegance: A St. Paddy's Celebration
Dress:
GREEN! or Cocktail attire
Award for "Most Enviously Green" dressed.
Presented by Alpine Bank and Valley View, the Glenwood Springs Chamber Annual Gala is an unforgettable evening of celebration, connection, and community spirit!
Step into a night of elegance and excitement as we honor the outstanding individuals and businesses that make our community thrive. This themed event features a cocktail-style reception, green beer, and a vibrant atmosphere filled with music and entertainment. The highlight of the evening is our prestigious awards ceremony, where we proudly honor the Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Top Brass Milestones, ATHENA, and ATHENA Young Professional for their remarkable contributions, their dedication, innovation, and leadership.
But the night doesn’t end there! Get ready for some friendly competition as we turn up the energy with the Shamrock Shuffle - a dance competition, where guests can showcase their best moves and compete for bragging rights. Capture the moment at our themed photo booth, mingle with fellow community leaders, and dance the night away in celebration of our incredible local businesses and changemakers.
Join us for an extraordinary evening dedicated to honoring excellence, fostering connections, and having a blast!
Safe Rides Home brought to you by The Valley Hopper. Complimentary rides home will be offered for Glenwood Springs residents.
If you have interest in sponsoring the gala in some way or have questions about the event, please contact Tara Harman at tara@glenwoodchamber.com.
Title Sponsors
Corporate Sponsors
Silent Auction Sponsor
AWARD INFORMATION (Nominations are closed.)
2024 Citizen of the Year
This award is intended to honor an individual (or in particular instances a married couple) who has made a significant contribution to Glenwood Springs. As a result of the nominee’s effort, the community should have received substantial benefits and become a better place to live and work.
2024 Top Brass Outstanding Business of the Year
This is the highest honor presented to a Glenwood Springs area business and recognizes a significant accomplishment of the last year in the areas of commercial growth or achievement, innovation, creativity and community involvement.
2024 Top Brass NEW Business of the Year
This award is presented to a new Glenwood Springs area business that has been in operation for less than three years. It recognizes a significant accomplishment of the last year in the areas of commercial growth or achievement, innovation, creativity and community involvement.
2024 Top Brass Milestone Awards
Business anniversary milestones will be recognized every five years. The qualifying business will receive a certificate of recognition at the Glenwood Springs Chamber Annual Gala. Verification of your anniversary is all that is required. Certificates are given in five-year increments only.
2024 ATHENA®
The ATHENA Award is presented to an individual who is recognized for professional excellence, for providing valuable service to their community and for actively assisting women in their attainment of professional excellence and leadership skills. The ATHENA Award highlights what recipients have accomplished in addition to paving a path for future successes. By honoring exceptional leaders, the ATHENA Award Program seeks to inspire others to achieve excellence.
2024 ATHENA® YP
The ATHENA Young Professional Award actively supports and celebrates the ATHENA mission of supporting, developing, and honoring women leaders, inspiring women to achieve their full potential—creating balance in leadership worldwide. The ATHENA Young Professional Award honors emerging leaders who strive toward the highest levels of personal and professional accomplishment, who excel in their chosen field, devote time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, and serve as a role model for young women.
Congratulations to our 2023 recipients!
2023 Top Brass Outstanding Business of the Year
Alpine BankÂ
2023 Top Brass NEW Business of the Year
Bluebird Café
Citizen of the Year
Carrie Besnette Hauser, Ph.D.
2023 ATHENA®
Lindsay GouldÂ
2023 ATHENA® YP
Kirstie Ennis
Watch her video here
2023 Top Brass Milestone Award Recipients:
80 Years - Glenwood Springs Kiwanis Club
45 Years - Mountain Family Health Centers
30 Years - Royal Mini Storage
25 Years - Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
15 Years - The Sopris Sun
See the full list of Citizen of the Year recipients.
See the full list of Top Brass Outstanding Business recipients.
See the full list of Top Brass NEW Business of the Year recipients.
See the full list of ATHENA recipients.
See the full list of ATHENA Young Professional (YP) recipients.