We are excited to present 8 Awards to local businesses and individuals at our annual Awards Gala. The formal dinner and awards ceremony is set for February 1st in the beautiful Pavilion @ Orchard Ridge Farms. Aligned with our mission to support and grow local business and quality of life, we’re honored to recognize excellence in the Stateline year after year.

Of the eight (8) awards, six (6) are open for public nominations. After much review and a difficult narrowing of nominees, the following finalists have been chosen by the Chamber: 

New Business of the Year: Mutually Focused Financial Advisors, Ric-Rack Embellishments & Gifts, Whiskey Hotel Barbecue.  Small Business of the Year: Hidden Creek Estates, Radiance by Roxanne, Rockford Rivets. Large Business of the Year:  Hennig Inc., Rockford Community Bank, Taylor Company. Pride of the Stateline:  Greg Lindmark Foundation, Old Settlers Days, Forest Preserves of Winnebago County. Community Service:  Sharon Hecox, Andrena Sayles, Winnebago County CASA. Cyndy Fogarty Lifetime Achievement:  Steve Cofoid, Diane Hendricks, Bob Prosser.

Two (2) additional award winners, as chosen by the Chamber Board of Directors, will be recognized. Ambassador of the Year and Chamber Champion. 

Previous award recipients include: Senator Dave Syverson, Stateline Baseball, DairyHaus, APEX General Contracting, Geronimo Hospitality, the Beloit Sky Carp, and so many others. We invite the public to join us at our formal dinner and help celebrate all of our 2024 finalists. Seats and sponsorship can be reserved online at awards-gala.eventbrite.com or by contacting the Chamber. 

Attendees will enjoy live music from Josh Calhoun, an open bar, a 4-course meal, and an inspiring awards presentation hosted by TV’s Whitney Martin.

The 2024 Awards Gala is February 1st – we cannot wait to celebrate with you. If you have not purchased your tickets yet, you can do so here – awards-gala.eventbrite.com