JOIN US FOR THE 2026 SMDC AWARDS SHOW

The 2026 South Metro Denver Chamber Business Awards event honors Chamber member organizations and individuals who are making a big difference in our community. The 2026 event will be more fun and spectacular than ever, with delicious food, free cocktail, live entertainment, cool silent auction items and more. We’re rolling out the red-carpet treatment for our members on this celebratory night. Ladies, wear your best garden party dress and don't miss the photo opportunities! This year's event features a delicious plated dinner! Cocktail to formal attire requested; dress up, come out and have fun! 

STAY AT THE HOTEL - LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
The Chamber has a limited room block with discounted rates. If you wish to spend the night after the awards, make your reservations at: South Metro Chamber Business Awards Guest Rooms. The Group Code is SMBA. Reservations must be booked by April 13.

Message from Vectra Bank, Presenting Sponsor

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AWARD NOMINEES BY CATEGORY

Nominees are nominated by Chamber members, or have nominated themselves. All nominees are evaluated for their performance throughout 2025. Nominees are eligible if they have been Chamber members since January 2025.

Large Business of the Year

• Academy Bank
• AdventHealth
• Canvas Credit Union
• CommonSpirit Health
• iHeart Media
• John Elway Dealership Group
• Lockheed Martin Space
• Rodizio Grill
• Vectra Bank

Small Business of the Year

• Blush
• Branch & Barrell Distilling
• Centennial City Lifestyle
• City of Castle Pines
• Clothes Mentor
• Eagle's Nest Home Group
• Elevated Auto Hail Repair
• Elevated Title
• FarmBox Foods
• Guardian Pest Management
• Hoff House Health
• K4CO Radio
• K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel
• Lothric Labs
• Metrum Community Credit Union
• Moxycello
• NorthStar Benefits
• Oddo Group - Luminate Bank
• Olinger Mortuary - Chapel Hill
• PostNet - Centennial
• Thrive Workplace

Minority - Women Owned Business of the Year

• Blush
• Cencalli Taqueria
• Clothes Mentor
• Colorado Family Acupuncture
• Hoff House Health
• Legacy Sign Studio
• Moxycello
• Pink Poppy Media
• Red Stiletto - Get to the Point
• Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe
• Trinity Commercial Roofing

Nonprofit of the Year

• Denver Metro South Rotary
  
• Ember Center
• Grace Counseling
• Make Mental Health Matter
• Nourish Meals on Wheels
• SECORCares
• The Right Step
• Warrior Bonfire Project

Chamber Champion of the Year (Individual)

• Christina Hoffeld
• Donna Ricardo
• Ian Iringan
• Jack Gelley
• Krista Simonson
• Marissa Firstenberg
  
• Megan De La Rosa
• Mike Sutherland
• Peggy King
• Travis Bockenstedt

Brian Vogt Community Leader of the Year Award (Individual)

• Bob and Gerri Sweeney
• Carrie Warren-Gully
• Jandel Allen-Davis
• Mike Montgomery
• Sabrina Wright-Hobart

Ambassador of the Year (Individual)

• Donna Ricardo
• Marissa Firstenberg
• Matt Diehl
• Michele Apodaca

Rising Star (New Member Nominees)

• Collective Health Society
  
• Crossland Contruction
  
• Discover Strength
  
• Golf Haus
  
• Hilton Garden Inn DTC
  
• Mauzie's Fine Jewelry
  
• Navigate Health Chiropractic
  
• Pella Windows and Doors of Denver and NoCo
  

Sponsor Our Most Celebratory Event of the Year

This event is ideal for organizations that want to build brand awareness and credibility with distinguished business leaders and regional dignitaries! The 2026 event will attract around 200 people in an exclusive red-carpet atmosphere Download the 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities Brochure below for an overview of all Chamber event sponsorship options, then contact your membership representative, Michelle Colaizzi at [email protected] or Barb Kovacevich at [email protected] to explore and customize sponsorship opportunities for this event.

DOWNLOAD SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES BROCHURE

SMDC TICKETED EVENT POLICIES

• If you are an Award Nominee, please purchase tickets to ensure you are present if you receive an award. We recommend purchasing a table so your team can celebrate your potential win!
  
• Chamber members must log in to purchase tickets; this ensures availability and best price.
• Tickets are non-refundable, but you may transfer ticket(s) to other people.
• Events are for Chamber members only and their specially invited guests.
• Events are for adults age 21+; no children please.
• Cocktail to formal attire at this event; no jeans please.