Bigfork Chamber Annual Awards Banquet
February 25 @ 6:00 pm
You’re Invited to the Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet!
It’s time to tip our hats to the people and businesses that make our community so special. Join us for a hat trick of an evening as we gather for the Bigfork Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet. Dress the Part – Wear a hat and dress accordingly! Go casual, classy, creative, or downright iconic. Whether you come in your everyday best or find something fun, we can’t wait to see what will be on top of your head.
Event Schedule:
6:00 PM – Cocktail Hour – Kick off the evening with a no-host bar, heavy appetizers served at 6:30 PM, and time to mingle with fellow members.
7:00 PM – Presentation & Awards – Celebrate our community and the outstanding individuals and businesses who make Bigfork shine. We’ll announce the 2026 Board of Directors and present the following awards:
6:00 PM – Cocktail Hour – Kick off the evening with a no-host bar, heavy appetizers served at 6:30 PM, and time to mingle with fellow members.
7:00 PM – Presentation & Awards – Celebrate our community and the outstanding individuals and businesses who make Bigfork shine. We’ll announce the 2026 Board of Directors and present the following awards:
Business of the Year
Emerging Business of the Year
Heart of Bigfork Award
Business Person of the Year
Little Red Hen Award
Emerging Business of the Year
Heart of Bigfork Award
Business Person of the Year
Little Red Hen Award
Vote for your choice here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sv/hBytYDf?source_id=3e1df597-d1a4-46c4-a4d9-0c1813ac99d9&source_type=em&c=bdFRjjOROLp9I6RExt04jo2yHM2EtD7SaErcH0_lfnkjxSBdYLNUUw== Voting ends February 11th.
Evening Features:
Hat Trick Wine Toss: Ring the bottle to take it home and raise a glass to supporting the Chamber.
Hat Trick Wine Toss: Ring the bottle to take it home and raise a glass to supporting the Chamber.
Brimming with Wins Raffle: Choose your favorites and drop your tickets into the baskets you want most!
Golden Ticket (limited to 50 tickets): One winner gets first pick of any raffle basket…the ultimate advantage.
Tip Your Hat – Closest to the Pin (Golf Simulator): Take your shot for a chance to win in Men’s and Women’s divisions.
You Can Leave Your Hat On Photo Booth: Grab a prop, strike a pose, and take home a photo memory.
Top Hat Awards: Wear your best hat, a few favorites will be chosen, and the crowd will crown the winner by applause.
Purchase tickets here: https://bigfork.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/5494
Seating is limited, so plan to grab tickets early. Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses who want to support the event and be recognized. We can’t wait to celebrate with you — hats off to our members!
Past Recipients:
Business of the Year: Glacier Bank (2022), Sliters Lumber & Building (2023), Flathead Lake Lodge (2024)
Emerging Business of the Year: Grizzly Lanes (2022), Fiber Yarn (2023), Birch Provisions (2024)
Heart of Bigfork: MonaRae Tuhy (2022), Gabe Spencer (2023), Joel Hagen (2024)
Business Person of the Year: Lisa Cloutier (2022), Brad Stodghill (2023), MJ & Maranda Johnson (2024)
Little Red Hen: Donna Lawson (2009), Mister (2010) Cheryl Richmond (2011), Diane Kautzman (2012), Gretchen Gates (2013), Mary Siloti (2014), Michele Shapiro (2015), Tara Hoveland (2016), Mike Shea (2017), Karin Henion (2018), Vic Kautzman (2019), Rebekah King (2020), Kim Rose (2021), Shannon Bagley (2022), Walter Kuhn (2023), Toot & TJ Sward (2024)