Deadline to Submit Nominations is September 22, 2025
The Sacramento Metro Chamber is accepting nominations to salute regional leaders for their dedication to service, inclusion, and for creating more vibrant communities as part of the 131st Annual Dinner & Business Awards. The nomination period is now open and the deadline to nominate is Monday, September 22, 2025. The high-profile event will take place on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in downtown Sacramento.
“Last year we had a record number of nominations for our coveted Business Awards and we’re hoping to reach entirely new heights this time around,” said Robert Heidt, President & CEO, Sacramento Metro Chamber. “Our Annual Dinner & Business Awards is a legacy event that brings our community together to celebrate the extraordinary individuals and businesses shaping the future of our region.”
Available award nomination categories include the following:
- Sacramentan of the Year
- Businessman of the Year
- Businesswoman of the Year
- Small Business of the Year
- Al Geiger Memorial Award
- Business Hall of Fame
- Metro EDGE Young Professional of the Year
Hosted first in 1895, the Annual Dinner & Business Awards is the Metro Chamber’s longest running event. Since its inception, business leaders, community stakeholders and members gather annually to salute board leadership, recognize dedicated changemakers, and celebrate the Capital Region.
To nominate a deserving individual or business to be honored during the 131st Annual Dinner & Business Awards, please visit this link; for those who wish to nominate a deserving individual anonymously, the names of nominators will not be provided to nominees without consent. To explore sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to sharris@metrochamber.org; and for more information about the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.metrochamber.org.
