Annual Gala & Awards Ceremony

The annual Gala Celebration Dinner and Awards Ceremony is the biggest bash of the year. This event is a celebration of business in the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber, helping us continue our mission of strengthening businesses and the economic environment for those who work, live and do business in our community.

The 2023 Gala will take place on December 14th at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Gaithersburg. Register here!

2023 Theme: A Passport to the Upcounty; Come Home where we live, work, and play! You can expect a fun and unique Gala experience that highlights our Upcounty and our business community!

Award applications are open! Applications/Nominations are due November 10th.

To donate to the auction, click here.

  Investment Marketing Benefits Other Recognition 2023 Sponsors
Title Sponsor – SOLD $3500
  • Premium Placement
  • Seating for Table of 10
  • Speak at the Event (5 mins please)
  • Central feature in promotions and socials and on screens
  • Full page ad in event program
Sponsor speaking time (5 minutes) at the event, recognition from podium
Gold Sponsor $2800
  • Premium Placement
  • Seating for Table of 10
  • Recognition from the Podium
  • Logo featured in promotions and socials and on the screens
  • Half page ad in event program

2023 Sponsors listed here:

Hughes | Start a New Business Montgomery County

Award Sponsor: Small Business of the Year $2400
  • Premium Placement
  • Seating for Table of 8 (we place two additional guest award winners with you to complete your table of 10)
  • Recognition from the Podium
  • Logo featured in promotions and socials and on the screens
  • Logo in event program
Join at the podium to present award  M&T Bank- Business Networking Events in Maryland
Award Sponsor: MidSize Business of the Year $2400
  • Premium Placement
  • Seating for Table of 8 (we place two additional guest award winners with you to complete your table of 10)
  • Recognition from the Podium
  • Logo featured in promotions and socials and on the screens
  • Logo in event program
Join at the podium to present award 
Award Sponsor: Young Professional of the Year $2400
  • Premium Placement
  • Seating for Table of 8 (we place two additional guest award winners with you to complete your table of 10)
  • Recognition from the Podium
  • Logo featured in promotions and socials and on the screens
  • Logo in event program
Join at the podium to present award 
Award Sponsor: Nonprofit Organizations of the Year $2400
  • Premium Placement
  • Seating for Table of 8 (we place two additional guest award winners with you to complete your table of 10)
  • Recognition from the Podium
  • Logo featured in promotions and socials and on the screens
  • Logo in event program
Join at the podium to present award 
Silver Sponsor $1250
  • Seating for Four guests
  • Recognition from the Podium
  • Logo featured in promotions and socials and on the screens
  • Logo in event program

Universities at Shady Grove- Business Networking Events Montgomery County MD

Beverage Sponsor $1500
  • Seating for two guests
  • Recognition from the Podium
  • Logo featured in promotions and socials and on the screens
  • Logo on beverage napkins

Bronze Sponsor $1000
  • Seating for four guests
  • Recognition from the Podium
  • Name featured in promotions and socials and on the screens
  • Name in event program

Randy Scritchfield- Business Development in Montgomery County MD

Friend Sponsor $450
  • Seating for two guests
  • Name recognition in event program

Burstein & Associates

Homewood Suites Gaithersburg

MHG

ServPro-Gaithersburg/Germantown

First National Bank

This event is also seeking donations for the silent auction    

Worthington Manor

Ross Executive Group

Washington Commanders Football

Frederick Keys

Locally Crafted

Cooper’s Hawk

DC United

Isaacs Poultry Market

Amazing Lash Studio

La Macaron

Wegmans

Creative Memories – Kathleen Blair

Pet Baskets

Restaurant Nights Out

Theatre Tickets

& More…