Board Dinner & Awards

To mark the close of the 2025–2026 Chamber year, the Chamber will host a formal celebration dinner honoring the dedicated service of its Board of Directors and the outstanding contributions of the local business community.

The Chamber Honors will restore valued traditions paused during the pandemic, including the prestigious Business Person of the Year award, while reaffirming the Chamber’s role as a leader in recognition, excellence, and community impact.

The evening will celebrate the accomplishments and growth of the past year, formally recognize outgoing board members, welcome incoming leadership, and honor businesses and individuals whose contributions have strengthened the community. Designed to provide an elegant and meaningful experience, the event will bring together Chamber members, partners, and distinguished guests for an evening of connection and recognition.

The event will take place on the evening of August 20, 2026, Back Forty Texas BBQ.. The program will include a hosted cocktail hour and networking reception, a seated dinner with remarks, a year-in-review presentation highlighting the Chamber’s achievements, formal board recognition and leadership transitions, and the presentation of the Business Person of the Year.

Ticket and sponsorship information can be found on the event page here

Nominations for the Business Person of the Year Award will open on July 15, 2026, and close at 5:00 p.m. on August 3, 2026.

Download the nomination packet here

A Message from the Chamber

The Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize an individual whose leadership has strengthened our business community and enriched the lives of those who live and work in Pleasant Hill.

We invite you to nominate an individual who embodies outstanding business leadership, community service, professional integrity, and a lasting commitment to Pleasant Hill.

About the Award

Recipients are evaluated on:
• Business Leadership (25%)
• Community Impact (30%)
• Chamber & Business Community Engagement (20%)
• Professional Integrity (15%)
• Lasting Legacy (10%)

Who May Nominate

• Chamber Members
• Local Businesses
• Community Organizations
• Civic Leaders
• Previous Business Person of the Year Recipients
• Members of the General Public

Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Eligibility

Nominees must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Own, operate, or serve in a senior leadership position within a business or organization located in or substantially serving Pleasant Hill.
• Be in good standing within the business community and The Chamber of Commerce.
• Demonstrate ethical business practices and professional integrity.
• Have made significant contributions to the Pleasant Hill community through leadership, volunteerism, mentorship, or civic engagement.
• Be available to attend the Chamber Honors Dinner should they be selected.

Ineligible Individuals

The following individuals are not eligible for consideration during their active term of service:

• Current members of the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
• Current members of the Business Person of the Year Selection Committee.
• Current Chamber staff.
• Previous recipients of the Business Person of the Year Award.

Former Board members become eligible one full Chamber year after completing their Board service.

Download the entire packet here