Name: 107th Annual Awards Gala
Start: 2026-03-13T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-03-13T21:00:00-05:00
Location: The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection (Oak Brook, IL)

Join the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce & Industry for its 107th Annual Awards Gala, a signature evening recognizing leadership, service, and impact within the business and civic community.
This annual event brings together business leaders, elected officials, and community partners to honor the 2025 award recipients—individuals and organizations whose leadership reflects the values and influence of today’s business community.
2025 Award Honorees:
– Chamber Business of the Year: John Noldan | Rate
– Ambassador of the Year: Nicky Steinberg | Elmhurst Living Magazine
– Civic Hall of Fame: Cathy Jordan | Elmhurst Heritage Foundation, Elmhurst Senior Commission
– Chairman’s Award: Jennifer Veremis | ECCI President & CEO
Event Highlights Include:
– Pre-Awards Social with welcome cocktail and hors d’oeuvres
– Formal Awards Ceremony
– Post-awards celebration with dinner fare and a cash bar
– Networking with Elmhurst’s business and civic leaders
📅 Friday, March 13, 2026
🕔 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
📍 The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection – Three Oaks Ballroom
Ticket Pricing:
Chamber Members:
– $110 per person / $200 per couple
– $760 for a table of eight
– $900 for a table of ten
Non-Members: $135 per person

Advance registration is required, and RSVPs must be received by Friday, March 3, 2026.
Guests may purchase tickets online - https://elmhurstchamber.org/gala2026 or by calling the Chamber office at 630-834-6060.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for organizations interested in supporting the Chamber’s mission while gaining visibility among Elmhurst’s business and civic leaders.