Annual Banquet - 2026

Join the Board of Directors, Volunteers and Staff of the Royal Gorge Chamber Alliance for the largest gathering of our members and local leaders each year.

It's time to celebrate our business community's accomplishments and to highlight the people working incredibly hard to contribute to its success. This year’s theme, Local Motion – Powered by Local Business, reflects the forward momentum of our community and highlights how local businesses are driving economic growth, connection, and long-term prosperity. It emphasizes that we are moving together, with purpose, and are on track toward a strong and sustainable future.
 
The 138th Annual Banquet, presented by Black Hills Energy recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of both the chamber and our members over the past year. The evening starts with a red-carpet meet-and-greet-reception, appetizers, and cash bar featuring our famous locally inspired signature cocktails. A delicious locally catered meal will be served with keynote and featured speakers highlighting current subjects that are of interest and relevance to the dynamic business community of the Royal Gorge Region.

Meet the incoming members of the Board of Directors and recognize the outgoing board members for their service and join us in celebrating the deserving members to be awarded this year. 
 

• Awards Presented: 
• Business Member of the Year
• Distinguished Citizen of the Year
• Guy U Hardy Outdoor Recreation Service
• The Myron "Smitty" Smith Lifetime Volunteer Award
• Tourist Champion of the Year Award. 

• Opportunity to personally present on stage
• Recognition by sponsor level with large logo in all print, digital and social media
• Large logo in printed/digital program + on rolling TV monitor presentation.
• When combined with table purchase, specially identified VIP seating location.                                      + business promotion table access.
• Special gift at each setting,
• $100 table purchase discount,

• Recognition by sponsor level with small logo in all print, digital and social media
• Small logo in printed/digital + on rolling TV monitor presentation.
• $50 table purchase discount.

• Recognition by sponsor level in all print, digital and social media
• Name listing in printed/digital + rotating listing on jumbo-screen event center monitors.