The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will present its “Derby Dinner: Celebrating Our Community’s Champions” Annual Awards Celebration on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 5:30 to 9:00 pm at The Oaks Grandview in Somersworth, NH.
Underwritten by Meredith Village Savings Bank, this elegant evening celebrates business success and features cocktails, a delicious dinner, awards, and entertainment. Platinum Sponsors to date include Norman Vetter, Inc. Corporate sponsors to date for the event include Daystar, Inc., Laars Heating Systems Company, and Waste Management. The Video Sponsor is Service Credit Union.
The Annual Awards Celebration begins with a Social Hour at 5:30 pm, sponsored by Profile Bank, followed by a brief program that includes the presentations of the awards for the 2025 Business of the Year, sponsored ServiceMaster Disaster Associates, Inc.; the 2025 Nonprofit of the Year, sponsored by Living Innovations; the 2025 Citizen of the Year, sponsored by Eastern Propane & Oil, and the 2025 Educator of the Year, sponsored by Compass Home Inspections.
A wonderful selection of hors d’oeuvres and a delicious dinner will be prepared by The Oaks. Attendees will be treated to musical entertainment throughout the evening, provided by The Nate Therrien Trio. Award recipient videos and photography and video services at the event will be provided by HeartBeep Marketing NH and the sound will be provided by Rochester Main Street.
First Seacoast Bank will sponsor a Grand Prize Raffle, where one lucky winner will take home $1,500 cash. Tickets are on sale now for $20.00 for a book of 5. 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 cost to attend is $90.00 per person. Tickets are limited and are on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information or to make reservations, please contact the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce at 603-332-5080 or visit: rochesternh.org