Annual Gala & Awards Ceremony

February 27, 2026 | Rancho Vaya Con Dios | 6–10 pm

This event is a celebration of our members and the milestones and accomplishments achieved over the last year. In our 71st year of success, with over 500 members representing more than 13,000 employees from across Douglas County, the Castle Rock Chamber continues to thrive thanks to the support of our members.

Gala 2026

The Chamber’s big night is back! The Red White and Blue Gala & Annual Community Awards will be held at Rancho Vaya Con Dios on February 27, 2026. You are invited to our highly anticipated event where we recognize the dedication, leadership, and valued contributions of the county’s most engaged professionals.

Please join us as we honor our 2025 Castle Rock Chamber Chairman Kris Brader with the Farmers Insurance the Brader Agency and welcome our 2026 Castle Rock Chamber Chairperson Dawn Gabriel of Authentic Connections Counseling.

The evening includes open bar, dinner, the presentation of the 2025 Annual Awards, live and silent auctions, and festive entertainment.

Date

  • Friday, February 27, 2026, 6-10 PM

Event Itinerary

  • 6:00 PM – Open Bar
  • 7:15 PM – Seating and Dinner
  • 8:00 PM – Board Recognition and Awards
    • Silent and Live Auction

Attire

  • Formal / Cocktail
  • Patriotic theme to celebrate the Colorado 150th Anniversary and the National 250th Anniversary

Pricing

  • Sponsorships & individual tickets start at $200
  • Open Bar Included

Location

Need a table? Get in touch to discuss options.

Gala Save the Date
Gala Awards

NOMINATE OUTSTANDING BUSINESSES AND CITIZENS FOR OUR ANNUAL AWARDS

Each year, the Castle Rock Chamber recognizes the best of the best in our community. Be the first to congratulate our award winners and join us at the Annual Gala & Awards Ceremony celebration. Know a deserving business? A community member that inspires you? Make your nomination now. Members are encouraged to nominate themselves.

Nominations have closed. 

2026 AWARD WINNERS

AdventHealth Castle Rock
Large Business of the Year
BoxDrop Mattress & Furniture
Small Business of the Year
Pegasus Restaurant
Small Business of the Year
Douglas County Veterans Monument Foundation
Non-Profit of the Year
Lisa & Randy Schrader
Citizen of the Year
Christine Teng
Ambassador of the Year
Amber Griffin - Olinger, Andrews, Caldwell, Gibson
Volunteer of the Year
Jason Gray - Mayor of Castle Rock
Advocate of the Year

Become a Sponsor

The Annual Banquet is the perfect sponsorship for anyone wanting to connect to business leaders who support the Chamber’s mission. You can find more details by viewing our 2026 Investment Opportunities packet.

Annual Gala Sponsor Levels

  • $5,000 – Presenting Sponsor
  • $4,000 – Platinum Sponsor
  • $2,500 – Gold Sponsor
  • $1,750 – Silver Sponsor
  • $600 – Event Sponsor
  • $200 – Tickets

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor

Aloha Fund

Platinum Sponsors

Aloha Fund
Pepsi
HCA HealthONE Logo

Gold Sponsors

Olinger, Andrews, Caldwell, Gibson
AdventHealth Castle Rock

Silver Sponsors

black hills energy
Sturm Collaboration

Table Sponsors

Canvas Credit Union
Town of Castle Rock
Owen Ames Kimball