Save the Date:
Take a journey back 100 years to the gritty side of 1925
This is the era of prohibition resulting in bootleggers and speakeasys. Think of mobsters like Al Capon and the fantastic duo, Bonnie and Clyde. It was an era of discovery and of secrecy. Experience Hotel Polaris character, views, and service as we dine in one of their ballrooms. Join us in uncovering and celebrating the standout achievements of our members as we present nominees and announce winners for the 2024 Business Person of the Year, 2024 Employee of the Year, 2024 Non-Profit of the Year, and 2024 Volunteer of the Year. Enjoy the excitement of bidding on auction items and learning casino games and finding out you won!
There will be something for everyone at this themed dinner. Tickets include a starting voucher for the casino tables.
5pm - 6pm Cocktail Hour and Silent Auction
6pm - 8pm Dinner, Live Auction, and Awards Program
8pm - 11pm Casino Night and Live DJ.
Proceeds of the auctions and casino night go towards continuing the work the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Visitor Center, and EDC does for the community.
There will be something for everyone at this themed dinner. Tickets include a starting voucher for the casino tables.
5pm - 6pm Cocktail Hour and Silent Auction
6pm - 8pm Dinner, Live Auction, and Awards Program
8pm - 11pm Casino Night and Live DJ.
Proceeds of the auctions and casino night go towards continuing the work the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Visitor Center, and EDC does for the community.
Costumes ARE NOT required. Please come in what makes you feel confident and will help you enjoy the event.
However, if you want to dress up we welcome that and have some inspiration available to spark your imagination.
However, if you want to dress up we welcome that and have some inspiration available to spark your imagination.
Nominations are open
Take a few minutes to recognize the achievements you, a friend, or a colleague made during 2024. Nominees must be a member of the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce or volunteer for a Non-profit member of the Chamber. Nominees receive special recognition throughout the dinner and an award will be given to one person in each category. Winners are determined by a committee that is not affiliated with the nominees.
Winners will receive an award at the dinner, the opportunity to make a statement or record a 60 second acceptance speech to be posted on various Chamber communications and channels, and the opportunity to ride in the 4th of July Parade.
Winners will receive an award at the dinner, the opportunity to make a statement or record a 60 second acceptance speech to be posted on various Chamber communications and channels, and the opportunity to ride in the 4th of July Parade.
2025 Sponsorships
Sponsorships are available. Email [email protected] for opportunities
Consider donating an item for the Live and Silent Auction on behalf of your Company! Email [email protected]
Consider donating an item for the Live and Silent Auction on behalf of your Company! Email [email protected]
Gold Sponsors:
Graphics Sponsor:
Congratulations to our 2024 Award Winners:
thank you to
helmet fire productions
for creating this video
for our annual awards Dinner:
THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 Platinum SPONSOR:
THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR:
Thank you to our 2024 Annual Awards Dinner Gold Sponsors:
Thank you to our 2024 Step and Repeat Sponsor
Thank you to our 2024 Annual Awards Dinner Giveaway Sponsor:
Thank you to our 2024 Annual Dinner Media Sponsors:
congratulations to our
2023 award winners:
2022 Non-Profit of the Year:
Tri-Lakes Women's Club |
2022 Volunteer of the Year:
Bill Clewe |
Thank you to our 2023 platinum sponsor:
Thank you to our 2023
silent auction sponsor:
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 Gold SPONSORs:
Thank you to our Giveaway Sponsor: |
Thank you to our Step and Repeat Banner Sponsor: |
THANK YOU TO OUR
2023 SILENT AUCTION DONORS
congratulations to our 2021 winners:
2021 Non-Profit of the Year
Monument Hill Kiwanis |
2021 Volunteer of the Year
Robert "RF" Smith |
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Business Person of the Year
Arlene Padilla, Arlene's Beans Volunteer of the Year
(TIE) Mike Hinkle (represented by Jeanette Breton) and Dan Willemyns |
2020 Event
Volunteer of the Year - Lisa Hatfield
Non-Profit of the Year - Bethesda Gardens Monument Assisted Living & Memory Care
Business Person of the Year - IT'S A TIE! - Kyle Baker & Steve Fisher
Ambassador of the Year - Karen Huen
Volunteer of the Year - Lisa Hatfield
Non-Profit of the Year - Bethesda Gardens Monument Assisted Living & Memory Care
Business Person of the Year - IT'S A TIE! - Kyle Baker & Steve Fisher
Ambassador of the Year - Karen Huen
2019 event

Our theme for the Annual Awards Dinner was "Top Hats and Tiaras." Attire was requested to be black, white or both, but that was interpreted broadly. There was formal wear and whimsy -- and lots of top hats and tiaras! There were the mad hatter, a cowboy, and three actual pageant winners. The venue looked beautiful and a good time was had by all.
Annual Award Winners
Volunteer of the Year - Max Williams (right); presented by Joshua Thomas, Bethesda Gardens Monument
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Ambassador of the Year - Andy Schell, Merrill Lynch; presented by Terri Hayes, Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce
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Economic Development Corporation Primary Business of the Year - Monumental Miniatures & Toys
(Gayle Wade); presented by Tom Pogue, Black Hills Energy |
2018 Event
The fun theme for our 2018 gala was "Miami Vice." It gave everyone the chance to relive the good old days of the 1980s.
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Congratulations to all the winners!
Volunteer of the Year - John Dickinson (left); presented by Tom Pogue, Black Hills Energy
Non-Profit of the Year - Tri-Lakes Women's Club, accepted by Barb Betzler; presented by Dr. Anjmun Sharma, Monument Occupational Medicine
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Economic Development Corporation Primary Business
of the Year - Johnson & Johnson, accepted by Ken Bly, Plant Manager; presented by Ricky Nelson, Xfinity (left) |
Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year - Julie Bishop, Pennica Financial Group (right); presented by Terri Hayes, Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, EDC & Visitor Center
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2017 event
Congratulations Annual Award winners!
Business of the Year
Max Sunglasses
Max Sunglasses