Rochester Chamber of Commerce to hold annual awards ceremony May 20

Staff reports 5:46 a.m.


Rochester Chamber of Commerce to hold annual awards ceremony May 20

Rochester resident David Stevens with his 2025 Citizen of the Year award at last year's gala. (Courtesy photo)

ROCHESTER - The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will present its "A Night To Shine: 2026 Annual Awards Celebration, Bring Your Bling!" on May 20.

The Annual Awards Celebration begins with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by a brief program that includes the presentation of awards for the 2026 Business of the Year, the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year, the 2026 Citizen of the Year, and the 2026 Educator of the Year.

There will also be a Grand Prize Raffle, where one lucky winner will take home $1,500 in cash. Tickets are on sale now for $20 per book of five. You do not need to be present to win. Tickets for this raffle can be purchased at the Chamber office or online at www.rochesternh.org/awardscelebration.

The Annual Awards Celebration is open to Chamber members and their guests.

The event will be held from 5:30-9 p.m. at The Oaks Grandview in Somersworth.