2026 Salute to Business and Citizen of the Year Awards Dinner

The is the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber's annual event recognizing outstanding member businesses and community leaders.  Please join us on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at Trump National Golf Club as we recognize and celebrate those in our community who are making an impact.   

Presenting the 2026 Honorees:

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 
Dee Keese
4H Volunteer Leader / Community Advocate

EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS 
Terranea Resort
California State University, Dominguez Hills

BEST NEW BUSINESS 
VEFA Gallery

NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR 
Strides in Recovery
Manes for Movement

COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR 
Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT AWARD in honor of Eileen Hupp
Neptune's Frozen Treats

What to Expect

Enjoy a celebration of business and community on the Peninsula while supporting the Chamber and its mission of providing leadership, advocacy, marketing and connections so that businesses and the community may realize their full potential for the next 70 years!

Dress: Business/cocktail attire

5:00 pm – Doors Open
Enter Trump National through the private ballroom entrance adjacent to parking lot.

5:00 – 6:00 pm – Mingling, Networking & Silent Auction (no-host bar)

• Enjoy a signature cocktail and live instrumental music in the foyer
• Bid on terrific silent auction items donated by Chamber members and local area businesses
• Take a walk down memory lane celebrating 70 years of business on the Peninsula

6:00 – 7:00 pm – Dinner & Live Auction

7:00 – 9:00 pm – Awards Celebration of Business & Community
 

Sponsorships & Auction Item Donations 
Click Here for the full Sponsorship Brochure

Presenting Sponsor (Exclusive) – $6,500
Prominent table of 8 at the front with celebratory champagne in a center location; opportunity to give welcoming remarks; exclusive opportunity to place promotional/swag materials at each place setting; top billing in all event marketing (press release, digital flyer, email blasts, hyperlinked logo on event page, event program, on-screen business ad displayed at event, social media); and recognition at the event.

Platinum (70^th) Sponsor – $5,000
Reserved table of 8 with celebratory champagne; company logo on all event marketing (digital flyer, email blasts, hyperlinked logo on event page, event program, on-screen business ad displayed at event, social media); and recognition at the event.

Gold Sponsor – $3,000
Five event tickets; company logo on event marketing (digital flyer, email blasts, hyperlinked logo on event page, event program, on-screen business ad displayed at event, social media); and recognition at the event.

Silver Sponsor – $2,000
Two event tickets; company logo on event marketing (digital flyer, email blasts, hyperlinked logo on event page, event program); on-screen business ad displayed at event and recognition at the event.

Event Sponsor – $500
One event ticket; company logo on event marketing (digital flyer, email blasts, hyperlinked logo on event page, event program); and recognition at the event.

Auction Item Donations - We are seeking Live Auction and Silent Auction Donation Items.  Contact the Chamber if you would like to participate and promote your company in the process.