2026 Annual Awards Gala - An Evening in the Emerald City

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Name: 2026 Annual Awards Gala - An Evening in the Emerald City
Date: February 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM AKST
Website: http://sitkachamber.com
Registration: Register Now
Event Description:




Follow the Yellow Brick Road straight into a world gleaming in green at the 2026 Annual Awards Gala: An Evening in the Emerald City. For one short night, this black-tie celebration invites you to leave your Kansas behind and enter a place with something exquisite everywhere you look, and wonders like you’ve never seen. Beneath an emerald glow, you’ll savor delightful dishes, celebratory cocktails, and the company of Sitka’s most swankified community members.

The train to the Emerald City departs on Saturday, February 28th at 5:30 pm. Guests are encouraged to arrive in classic black-tie attire with touches of wonder inspired by Oz. Sparkling greens, glints of gold, swirling patterns, and whimsical accents are all welcome. Ruby slippers are optional, an ounce of emerald flair will be rewarded.

To Oz!

Tickets have a way of vanishing quickly, almost as if caught in a sudden twister! Click below to reserve yours now.

 

 



Every journey through Oz is better with companions, and this is where you come in. We invite you to support our ongoing work to strengthen local commerce and build a thriving economic future for Sitka. Your sponsorship helps provide the heart, the courage, and the brains our business community needs to grow. Sponsorship opportunities and benefits are below, including the ways your business will receive recognition throughout the event.
 
DIAMOND PREMIER SPONSOR | $10,000
Includes on-stage speaking opportunity during dinner, 10 attendee tickets, President's Circle Membership, and all benefits from lower sponsorship tiers. 1 available.

BAR SPONSOR | $10,000
Includes 10 attendee tickets, logo featured on drink tickets (exclusive to this sponsorship tier only), and all benefits from lower sponsorship tiers.
 
PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSOR | $5,000
Includes 10 attendee tickets, reserved table of choice, prominent logo on event webpage,  featured posts in social media, plus all benefits from lower sponsorship tiers.
 
GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR | $3,000
Includes 10 attendee tickets, bottle service, on-stage recognition, and all benefits from lower sponsorship tiers.
 
SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR | $1,500
Includes 10 attendee tickets, logo in event program, logo displayed on table, tickets, and all benefits from lower sponsorship tiers.
 
BRONZE LEVEL SPONSOR | $1,000
Includes 2 attendee tickets, logo on event web page, logo in sponsor slideshow, and all benefits from lower sponsorship tiers.
 
BUSINESS SUPPORTER | $500
Includes recognition on Chamber website, local media, and event program. Contact us for this sponsorship opportunity at info@sitkachamber.com or (907) 747-8604.


Sign in to your member account when registering to view sponsorship opportunities and member-exclusive pricing. Contact Victoria at communications@sitkachamber.com or (907) 747-8677 if you need assistance logging in.



Help us celebrate the people and businesses that continue to defy gravity in our community! Awards will be presented for Business of the Year, New Business of the Year, Community Heroes, and the top leadership award, the Cossack Cap. We are also pleased to present the Emerging Leader of the Year Award again this year, celebrating those who are already beginning to rise and make their mark. More instructions are available on the nomination form.
 
Click below to nominate a business or individual for any of the following awards before Friday, January 16th. Self nominations are welcome. 

COSSACK CAP AWARD
Established in 1976 to honor those who have distinguished themselves in unselfish and extraordinary public service to the citizens of Sitka.

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Honors an outstanding business in Sitka, and to recognize its merit and contributions to the local business community.

NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Honors a new business in Sitka making an early positive impact. 

COMMUNITY HEROES AWARD
Honors a group or organization who served the community of Sitka in a remarkable way in recent years.

EMERGING LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Honors an outstanding young professional in our community.



Questions? Contact the Sitka Chamber at (907) 747-8604 or communications@sitkachamber.com
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Event Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors

Community Heroes Sponsor

Location:
HARRIGAN CENTENNIAL HALL
330 Harbor Dr.
Sitka, Alaska 99835
Date/Time Information:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH
Reception | 5:30 pm
Dinner | 6:30 pm

EVENING HIGHLIGHTS
Welcome by the Chamber Board
Silent Auction & Live Auction
Recognition of the 2026-27 Community Heroes
Business of the Year | New Business of the Year
Cossack Cap Award
Live Entertainment
Contact Information:
(907) 747-8604
Send an Email
Fees/Admission:
Sign in to your member account when registering for sponsorship selection and to access member-exclusive pricing.
 
SPONSORSHIPS
  • DIAMOND PREMIER SPONSOR | $10,000
  • BAR SPONSOR | $10,000
  • PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSOR | $5,000
  • GOLD LEVEL SPONSOR | $3,000
  • SILVER LEVEL SPONSOR | $1,500
  • BRONZE LEVEL SPONSOR | $1,000
  • BUSINESS SUPPORTER | $500
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
  • ​MEMBER DISCOUNTED PRICE | $95/person
  • NON-MEMBER PRICE | $115/person
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