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Gwinnett Chamber 78th Annual Dinner
The 78th Annual Dinner brings together Gwinnett County's executives, community leaders, and elected officials for an elegant evening to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, and recognize outgoing board members. It is also a special time to honor champions of the Public Service Award, James J. Maran International Award, D. Scott Hudgens Humanitarian Award, R. Wayne Shackelford Legacy Award, and the Gwinnett County Citizen of the Year Award.
- February 6, 2026
- Gas South District
- 6 p.m.
78th Annual Dinner Honorees
Citizen of the Year
John Michael Levengood
Public Service Award
Jim Brooks
Public Service Award
Majority Leader Chuck Efstration
Public Service Award
T. Lanier Levett
Public Service Award
Joy M. Mitchell
Public Service Award
Ginger Powell
R. Wayne Shackelford Legacy Award
Robert "Bob" Baroni
R. Wayne Shackelford Legacy Award
Randall W. Dixon
R. Wayne Shackelford Legacy Award
Dick Goodman
D. Scott Hudgens Humanitarian Award
Street Grace
James J. Maran International Award
Price Industries
Ambassador of the Year Award
Lisa Thompson
Menu
Plated dinner will include:
Winter Harvest Salad
Petite Filet Mignon
New England Crab Cake
Potato Dauphinoise
Grilled Jumbo Asparagas
Salted Caramel Cheesecake Rounds
Chocolate Ganache Dome Cake
(Allergy Free Plate available if reserved by January 26 by clicking here.)
Hotel
The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett is offering a special Gwinnett Chamber 78th Annual Dinner rate of $169++ per night for Friday, February 6, 2026. Reservations at this exclusive rate are available based on availability and must be booked by Friday, January 16, 2026.
Parking
Gas South District Convention Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097. Parking is available in Parking Deck 1.
Sponsor Opportunities
Executive Sponsor
- Opportunity for CEO or company representative to speak at the event for one minute
- Recognition in press releases
- Preferred table placement at event
- Logo recognition on broadcast emails and website
- Verbal recognition during event
- Logo recognition in program
- Two tables at the dinner (20 seats)
- Complimentary drink tickets (20)
Leading Sponsor
$10,000
- Verbal and logo recognition during event
- 30-second promotional announcement from emcee
- Logo on all marketing collateral
- Logo recognition in program
- Two tables at the dinner (20 seats)
- Complimentary drink tickets (20)
Award Sponsor
- Opportunity to introduce sponsored award on stage
- Verbal and logo recognition during event
- Logo and recognition on broadcast emails, website, and program
- Recognition in press releases and event signage
- One table at the dinner (10 seats)
- Complimentary drink tickets (10)
Reception Sponsor
$5,500
- Recognition on broadcast emails and website
- Logo recognition in program
- Verbal and logo recognition during event
- One table at the dinner (10 seats)
- Complimentary drink tickets (30)
Parking Sponsor
$4,500
- Provides complimentary parking for more than 900 attendees
- Recognition on broadcast emails and website
- Logo recognition in program
- Verbal recognition during event
- Eight (8) seats at the dinner
Principal Sponsor
$4,000
- Recognition on broadcast emails and website
- Logo recognition in program
- Verbal recognition during event
- Six (6) seats at the dinner
Supporting Sponsor
$3,500
- Recognition on broadcast emails and website
- Logo recognition in program
- Verbal recognition during event
- Four (4) seats at the dinner
Corporate Sponsor
$3,000
- Recognition on website
- Verbal recognition during event
- Logo recognition in program
- Two (2) seats at the dinner
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Executive Sponsor
Leading Sponsors
Award Sponsors
Wine Sponsor
Reception Sponsors
Principal Sponsors
Red Carpet Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Corporate Sponsors
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