• Black Tie Awards Gala

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  • Sponsor
  • An evening of elegance awaits! Please join us for the 2025 Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala at Ocean5, presented by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health – St. Anthony Hospital.

    Come dressed to the nines for a night to honor individuals who have helped the business community flourish; and individuals, professionals and non-profit organizations that, through service and volunteer efforts, have enhanced the vitality and spirit of our community.

    Enjoy a night filled with cocktails, networking and of course awards! Ticket sales close on Feb 21st!

    Location:
    Ocean5located at 5268 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
    Date/Time Information:
    March 8, 2025
    4:30pm-6pm Cocktails 6pm-9pm Dinner & Awards

    Tickets: 
    Ticket price includes dinner for one, champagne at the door and one drink ticket to enjoy at the Reception. Standard tickets are $125.
    Reserved tables of 8 can be purchased for $1,000.
     
    Congrats to the Nominees!
    The Votes Are In—Meet Your 2025 Black Tie Awards Nominees! Join us as we celebrate the outstanding businesses, individuals, and organizations that make our community shine!
     
    Emerging New Business of the Year:
    Milestone Marketing
    Outdoor Lighting Perspective of South Sound
    Crescent Valley Lavender Farm
     
    Non-Profit of the Year:
    Greater Gig Harbor Foundation
    Olympic Civic Services
    Gig Harbor Lions Club
     
    Business of the Year:
    BECU
    Snuffins Catering
    BBQ2U
     
    Citizen of the Year:
    Pat Schmidt
    Krestin Bahr
    Katrina Knutson
     
    Businessperson of the Year:
    Annie Butcher
    Joe Hillyer
    Carrianne Ekberg
     
    Who will take home the top honors? Join us for an elegant evening of celebration, networking, and inspiration to find out! We will also be announcing the winner for Chair's Choice, Ambassador of the Year, and Young Professional of the Year at the event.

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  • Sponsorships

    Presenting Sponsor ($5,000) Virginia Mason Franciscan Health - St. Anthony Hospital

    • Recognized as the Presenting Sponsor “2025 Gala Presented By”
    • Eight VIP Tickets to the Awards Gala
    • Eight VIP Drink Tickets
    • Digital recognition as a sponsor for this event
    • Optional Welcoming comments at the Awards Gala

    Gold Sponsor ($3,000) - BBQ2U

    • Eight VIP Tickets to the Awards Dinner*
    • Eight VIP Drink Tickets
    • Digital recognition as a sponsor for this event

    Silver Sponsor ($1500) -  Waste ConnectionsAmerican Family InsuranceSound Credit UnionJamie Nelson Real EstateSnuffins Catering, Harborstone Credit Union

    • Recognized as a table sponsor
    • Dinner for eight at the Awards Gala
    • Digital recognition as a sponsor for this event

    Trophy/Awards Sponsor ($1500)

    • Digital recognition as a sponsor for this event
    • Dinner for four at the Awards Gala
    • Digital recognition as a sponsor for this event
    • Opportunity to assist in the awards ceremony, handing out awards and photo op onstage with each of the winners.

    Dessert Dash Sponsor ($1500) - Simple Bookkeeping Solutions 

    • Recognized at the Gala with Logo prominently displayed at Dessert Dash table
    • Dinner for four at the Awards Gala
    • Digital recognition as a sponsor for this event
    • Opportunity to emcee the Dessert Dash game at Gala

    Photo Booth Sponsor ($1500)

    • Digital recognition as a sponsor for this event
    • Dinner for four at the Awards Gala
    • Digital recognition as a sponsor for this event

    VIP Sponsor ($500) Agape Adult Family Homes, Pilkey-Hopping & Ekberg

    • Two VIP Tickets to the Awards Gala
    • Two VIP Drink Tickets
    • Digital recognition as a sponsor for this event

    Contact Janet Steiner for more information and to become a sponsor: jsteiner@gigharborchamber.com

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