--- title: "Annual Business Leadership Awards" description: "The Arcata Chamber’s Annual Business Leadership Awards honor Arcata’s businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders with an evening of cocktails and auctions." url: https://arcatachamber.com/annual-business-leadership-awards-celebration/ --- Events · Every February # Annual Business Leadership Awards Celebration An evening dedicated to honoring Arcata’s incredible businesses, nonprofits, and you! ![Award recipients and Chamber supporters gather for a group photo at the 2023 Arcata Chamber Leadership Awards](https://arcatachamber.com/_astro/leadership-awards-2023.1g1CbNkJ_2qkuqz.jpg) ## The 2026 celebration The 2026 Annual Business Leadership Awards Celebration took place on February 13 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm at the Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G Street in Arcata. Thank you for celebrating our vibrant business community with us! - Custom local cocktails and hearty hors d’oeuvres by Locavore Popup - A silent and live auction, with Lucy Lips, the reigning Rutabaga Queen and Purveyor of Kinetic Fun and Glory, as auctioneer - Light live music by Piet Dalmolen during cocktail hour - The beloved Best Decorated Table Contest 2026 introduced a new cocktail-style format, encouraging more mingling and networking in place of a plated dinner. Sponsors still enjoyed a reserved table for eight, two bottles of wine, and a variety of additional benefits. Ticket purchasers also received a discount code for a room at Hotel Arcata. Next year’s celebration Details, tickets, and sponsorships for the next celebration are coming soon. ## How to get involved ### Donate to the auctions We welcome donations of goods or services for both the silent and live auctions. It’s an excellent opportunity to promote your business while supporting the future of the Arcata Chamber of Commerce. ### Decorate a table In the Best Decorated Table Contest, businesses decorate a table that reflects their organization (participants do not sit at their decorated tables). The 2026 entry fee was $50. ### Get nominated Every Chamber member has the opportunity to be nominated and promoted at the awards. See all [member benefits](https://arcatachamber.com/member-benefits/). To donate, decorate a table, or sponsor, email Gloria@ArcataChamber.com. ![Poster: The Arcata Chamber of Commerce presents the Annual Business Leadership Awards. Celebrate Arcata and our local business community. February 13th, 5:30–8:00 pm, Arcata Theatre Lounge, 1036 G St in Arcata.](https://arcatachamber.com/_astro/business-leadership-awards-2026.DE51B7Vo_29UdIT.webp) ## Questions? Gloria Baker, Operations & Event Manager - Gloria@ArcataChamber.com - 707.897.6004 [2026 ticket page on Eventbrite](https://accannualdinner.eventbrite.com/) ·[2023 awards recap](https://arcatachamber.com/2023/02/arcata-chamber-leadership-awards/) ## Donate to the auction Donating goods or services to the silent and live auctions is an excellent way to promote your business while supporting the future of the Chamber. Email Gloria (Gloria@ArcataChamber.com) Call 707.897.6004