2024 Chamber Winter Gala 
Community Award Celebration

2024 Community Award Winners (left to right, front): Acapulco Restaurant (Large Business);
Summer Tuesdays (Non-profit); Nicole Bartelt (Volunteer); Leo's Grill & Malt Shop (Service with a Smalley)
(left to right, back) Robin Anthony, Chamber President; Matt Fosse  (Educator); Dustin Kallis (Behind the Badge); Jen Rogness (Chamber Ambassador); and Mabel's Ice Cream & Coffee Shop (Small Business).

Save the Date for the 2025 Chamber Gala~March 14, 2025!

Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind event that promises to be the "Greatest Winter Gala on Earth."
Celebrate the community with the Greater Stillwater Chamber on Friday, March 1 - It will be a night to remember!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of circus-themed enchantment at the annual Greater Stillwater Chamber Gala, where we celebrate our community's outstanding achievers at the Community Award Celebration. Expect thrilling performances, whimsical decor, and a night under the ‘big top’ that you won't soon forget!

Friday evening, March 1, 2024
5:30 pm – 10:00 pm   ∼   JX Event Center
 

SPONSOR the 2024 Chamber Gala & Community Award Celebration!
Reserve Sponsorship ONLINE or complete FORM.

• Community Awards: The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor those who contribute to building our business and community. Awards will be presented in eight categories, including Outstanding businesses and leaders (large & small), Educator, Chamber Ambassador, Community Volunteer, Community Hero, Non-profit organization, and Service with a Smalley award!

• Fundraising Activities: Get ready for a night of fundraising fun, featuring LIVE Auction Items, Raffles, a Wine Pull, and a Gift Card Tree!

• Entertainment: Our evening Emcee and Live Auctioneer, Miss Shannan Paul, will keep the excitement going throughout the event. 

• Sponsorship Opportunities: You can support the event by sponsoring the 2024 Chamber Gala & Community Award Celebration. You can reserve your sponsorship online.

• Open to the Public: This event is open to everyone in the community. We encourage you to embrace the theme and dress in cocktail or circus-themed attire to add to the excitement of the night.

This fundraising event is brought to you by the Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Foundation
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. COCKTAIL OR THEME ATTIRE ENCOURAGED.

View highlights from the 2024 Gala, please enjoy the video produced by Lead Sheep Productions.

2024 Community Award Nominees

Chamber Ambassador of the Year:
Jen Rogness WINNER!
Jill Smith
Kim Wilson 
Margie Schmid
Michele Hanson

Behind the Badge:
Chief Dustin Kalis WINNER!
Officer Stephen Papke

Educator of the Year:
Heidi Howe
Madison Davis
Matt Fosse WINNER!
Shannon Foster Borchardt

Large Business of the Year:
Acapulco Restaurant WINNER!
Smart Start Child Care

Non Profit of the Year:
21 Roots Farm
EVOLVE Family Services
Limitless Cycling
Summer Tuesdays WINNER!    

Service with a Smalley:
Leo’s Grill & Malt Shop WINNER!
Matchstick
Stillwater Proper

Small Business of the Year: 
Big Red Dog Studios
Blue Belle Hair Salon
Chiroway- Dr. Chloe Thorpe
Edward Jones- Cody Uhrhammer
La Vie Est Belle Gift Shop
Lead Sheep Productions
Mabel's Ice Cream and Coffee Shop WINNER!
Peachiie Marketing
The Nest Clinic

Volunteer of the Year:
Chad Rogness
Christina Arndt
Cory Buettner
Dan Stoffer
David Junker
Lois Conn
Molly Brendmoen
Nicole Bartelt WINNER!
Sara Jespersen
Tom Triplett

2023 Community Award Winners