Annual Banquet

A Night in Full Bloom is the Chamber’s premier annual gathering—an elevated awards banquet recognizing leadership, innovation, community impact, and the essential role of agribusiness in our region’s growth. We are delighted to invite you to the 57th Annual Chamber Award Banquet. Join us for an elegant evening inspired by the charm of a Southern spring garden as we celebrate the people, partners, and businesses who help Norfolk thrive.

The Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce 57th Annual Award Banquet will be held on April 9, 2026.

Share in the growth of our Community and the excitement  for the new year!

Surrounded by fresh florals, soft spring hues, and the spirit of community, we look forward to an evening that celebrates the growth, connection, and success that make Norfolk truly special.
This year, in keeping with our Southern Garden Party theme, we are enhancing the experience with a grazing-style menu featuring charcuterie and curated bites. Guests are invited to enjoy the evening at their own pace—visiting the food stations, refilling their plates, and mingling throughout the celebration.

This year’s banquet will feature a Southern Garden Party atmosphere with a grazing-style menu, creating a relaxed and elegant setting to connect, celebrate, and reflect on the growth of our business community.

 

Guest Speaker
Dr. Kim Thor
Bravery in Business   

57th Annual Chamber Award Banquet –

April, 9, 2026 | 5:00 P.M.
Midtown Event Center 
1102 Riverside Blvd

Tickets on sale now

 

Norfolk Oscar Award Winners

Honor Norfolk personalities who have made an outstanding impact on the community.

2026 Dave Copple
2025 Russ Wilcox
2024 Mayor Josh Moenning
2023 Kent Warneke
2022 Earl & Marilyn Mitchell
2021 All Area Medical Facilities
See More Past Oscar Winners
2020 Joe Ferguson
2019 Lee Klein
2018 Dr. Michael Chipps
2017 Lori & Scott Williams
2016 Mayor Sue Fuchtman
2015 Stan Staab
2014 J. Paul McIntosh
2013 Mike Flood
2012 Home Builders Association
2011 Dirk Petersen
2010 Norfolk First Responders
2009 Fred Otten & John Dinkel
2008 Dr. Bill Path
2007 Donna Herrick
2006 Connie Geary
2005 Mike Renken
2004 Randy Nelson
2003  Mary VossClayton Andrews
2002 Webb McNally
2001 Bill Gipson
2000 Diane Heppne
1999 Bernie Tremain
1998 Cindy Gipson – Stan Staab – Kent Warneke
1997 Peg Timmer
1996 Grant Arment  Marie Rave
1995 Dick Cross
1994 Paul Piester
1993 Caorline Brown
1992 Roger Shaffer
1991 Marlene Blakman
1990 John & Connie Day, LaVitsef, Dennis Collins
1989 Johhny Carson  Guy StinsonJim Kubik
1988 Fran Shapiro  Les Chaffin  William Bridge
1987 Mayor Carl Maltas
1986 Mike Nolan  Dave Domina  Margaret Robinson
1985 Bill Eddy  Faye Gordon  Dr. Tom Surber
1984 Jerry ArkfeldSteve OltmansLouis Whitmore
1983 Jo Bendin Ed Jurd Wally Truex
1982 Darrel Dudley  Clarence Isaacson Paul Terry
1981 Bill Rosenthal Morrie Olsen  Paul Terry
1980 Jim Mink, Sr.  Roy RobertsonLucky Waugh
1979 Diane Bridge  Maddie Pedersen  Dave Wells
1978 Dr. Robert CoxFred Fletcher, Sr.  Cleo Shaw
1977 Earl Smith  Marie Huck  Ben Thornton
1976 Jean Wolfe  Mary Wright Jack Krueger
1975 Mayor James Miller Allen BurkhardtMaynard Howard
1974 Leo Ringer Warren CookBerle Geckel
1973 Forrest SwobodaBernard DeLay
1972 Cec Emrich  Alma Wickman
1971 Mayor Ed Vrzal
1970 Dave AndersonJohn Grossman
1969 Ed Sharpiro

Thank You to Our Partners

Gold Level

                            

                                          

Silver Level

                            

 

Bronze Level

NE Central Railroad

ONE Office

Beckenhauer Construction

Deets Furniture

Nucor

Applied Connective Technologies

Homestead Assisted Living

WJAG/97.5 KEXL/106KIX

Norfolk Daily News

Edward Jones

Farmer’s Pride

Blossom & Birch

Norfolk Noon Rotary

 

 

New Business Premier
            

                         

                                      
                                                          

Awards Partner

Wayne State College

Dinkel’s

ALLO

Northwest Electric

Copple Rockey Attorneys

 

Entertainment Partners

Norfolk Iron & Metal

Eakes Office Solutions

Dessert Partners

McMill CPAs & Advisors

Hiland Dairy

Carhart Lumber

Black Hills Energy

Aventure Staffing

FNBO

Midwest Music Center

Mutual of Omaha

Premiere Team Real Estate

Riddles Jewelry

 

 

50 Year Legacy

Credit Bureau of Norfolk   Renner’s Cleaning Services