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2026 Annual Awards & Recognition Banquet

Celebrate Local Excellence. Nominate Today.

Join the North Clackamas Chamber of Commerce for our most inspiring event of the year — the Annual Awards & Recognition Banquet. We’re gathering to honor the businesses, leaders, and volunteers who make our community stronger.

This isn’t just a dinner. It’s a night to connect, reflect, and recognize those who go above and beyond in our region.

Award Categories

Nominations now open for 2026. Click each link below:

Irwin Adams Lifetime Achievement Award

Joseph Krumm Humanitarian Award

Business Person of the Year

Business of the Year (Small and Large)

Help us recognize outstanding contributions across Clackamas County.

Join us to celebrate these amazing contributors to our community on June 25, 2026 at Gray Gables Estate in Milwaukie. This event is open to the public, join us!

We will honor award winners and induct our new Chair of the Board and our 2026-2027 Board of Directors.

North Clackamas Chamber 2025 Awardees:

Small Business of Year – Ruzzo’s Retreat
Large Business of Year – Key Bank
Business Person of Year – Lyndsay Dentel, LJ’s Cafe
Rohn Bly Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award – Amy Fararra, Chicago Title
Joseph Krumm Humanitarian of Year – Deb Hart, Pink Sistas
Public Policy/Government Affairs Voice of Business Award – Lori Olund, Miles Fiberglass & Composites
Chamber Heritage Award – Wilda Parks
Irwin Adams Lifetime Achievement – Mayor Tom Ellis, City of Happy Valley

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support the business community while promoting your brand. Event sponsorship includes benefits such as:

Recognition from the podium
Logo in marketing materials
Reserved seating for your team
Complimentary tickets

Become a Sponsor

Why It Matters

Every nomination, every seat filled, and every sponsor helps strengthen the mission of the North Clackamas Chamber — building a connected, thriving business community.

Not yet a member? This is a great place to start.

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