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. 
 
The annual banquet 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 by Chicago Bob's 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 are presented for the Business Member of the Year, Distinguished Citizen of the Year, Guy U Hardy Outdoor Recreation Service, The Myron
"Smitty" Smith Lifetime Volunteer Award, and introducing the exciting NEW Tourist Champion of the Year Award. 
 
4:30 PM:
Red Carpet Meet & Greet Reception
 
6:00 PM:
Buffet Dinner featuring delicious selections by Chicago Bobs.
 
7:00 PM
Program Begins
Featured Keynote Speaker: Kami Welch, President & CEO of Arvada Chamber
And a special message from the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. 

We would like to recognize and thank our top-tier event sponsors.