The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce will present its “A Night To Shine: 2026 Annual Awards Celebration, Bring Your Bling!” on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at The Oaks Grandview in Somersworth, NH.

Co-underwritten by Breezeline and Meredith Village Savings Bank, this elegant evening celebrates business success and features cocktails, a delicious dinner, awards, raffles, a live auction, 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 Annual Awards Celebration begins with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., sponsored by Profile Bank, 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, sponsored by Bernier Insurance Agency.

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, as well as photography and video services, will be provided by HeartBeep Marketing NH, and 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 in cash. Tickets are on sale now for $20.00 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 cost to attend is $95.00 per person. Tickets are limited and available 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.

Photo: 2025 Citizen of the Year David Stevens