2026 Community Awards Gala
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Presenting Sponsor
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Diamond Sponsor
Social Hour Sponsor
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Date and Time
Friday Jan 16, 2026
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM CST
January 16, 2026
6:00-10:00 p.m.
Location
Central Park
8595 Central Park Place
Woodbury, MN
Newly renovated space!
Fees/Admission
Register by December 11!
$110--Single Ticket
$800--Table of 8 (includes table signage)
When registering for a group, please include attendee names at time of registration and any special meal requests.
Lake Elmo Inn will be serving a gluten free meal, OR a vegetarian/vegan option. When registering, please include in notes if requesting the Vegetarian/Vegan meal as only those meals preordered will be available onsite.
Tickets Are Non Refundable
Once you have registered, no refunds will be given.
Please Note: By registering for this event, you are accepting that you could be photographed and the image could be posted on social media.
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Description
Help us celebrate businesses and individuals making a difference in the Woodbury area!
Submit your Community Award Nominations Today!
Deadline: November 10, 2025
CLICK LINK TO NOMINATE:
http://members.woodburychamber.org/form/view/37470
Business of the Year
💼 "Strong Businesses. Stronger Community."
Recognizes a Woodbury Chamber business member with 5+ years operating in the community that demonstrates outstanding leadership, success, community engagement, employee support, or economic impact. Chamber Executive Committee members not eligible.
Educator of the Year
📚 "Inspiring Students. Shaping Futures."
Honors a licensed PK–12 teacher in a Woodbury-area school (public or private) during the 2024–2025 school year. Nominees should demonstrate exceptional dedication, innovation, and commitment to student success, inspiring learners of all backgrounds and abilities.
Everyday Hero
❤️ "Ordinary People. Extraordinary Impact."
Celebrates a Woodbury-area resident whose compassion, generosity, or service has had a positive impact on others or the community in 2025. *Chamber Executive Committee members are not eligible.
Nonprofit of the Year
🙌 "Serving with Purpose. Leading with Heart."
Acknowledges a 501(c)(3) Chamber member organization with a minimum of three years in operation, that provides innovative services, meaningful contributions, and a positive impact in the community.
Public Safety Worker of the Year
🚨 "Bravery. Service. Dedication."
Recognizes a Woodbury-area public safety professional who, in 2025, demonstrated heroism, bravery, or exceptional community service in the line of duty.
Join us at Woodbury's newly renovated Central Park for an evening celebrating our community award winners with red carpet glam! Event highlights include social hour with entertainment by popular crooner Gary LaRue, wine pull, plated dinner from Lake Elmo Inn, dessert auction and silent auction.
Thank You to the 2026 Community Awards Gala Presenting Sponsor
Diamond Sponsor
Social Hour Sponsor
Sponsor the Event!
A variety of Gala sponsorships are available--many include tickets to the event!
Click Here for more information on sponsorship opportunities.
Donate a Silent Auction Item!
Seeking gift baskets, gift cards, products and services valued at $50 or greater for our silent auction. Deadline for items to the Chamber office is December 1. Email michele@woodburychamber.org if interested in donating.
