Annual Awards Dinner
Every year, the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrates excellence in our business community at the Annual Awards Dinner. The 2026 Annual Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 19!
The Annual Awards Dinner honors excellence with awards for Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Nonprofit Organization of the Year, Tourism Business of the Year, Chamber Ambassador of the Year, Young Professional of the Year, and the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award. To nominate businesses for Large Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, and Non-Profit of the Year, complete the Nomination Form!
2025 Nominees and Winners
Large Business of the Year Presented by VSH CPA’S
WINNER – Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing
2025 Finalists:
Small Business of the Year Presented by RAM Construction
WINNER – Stemma Brewing
2025 Finalists:
Nonprofit of the Year Presented by Banner Bank
WINNER: Bellingham Symphony Orchestra
2025 Finalists:
Tourism Business of the Year Presented by Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism
WINNER: Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Ambassador of the Year Presented by Peoples Bank
WINNER: Shannon Day
Young Professional of the Year Presented by Barron Heating
WINNER: TJ Brar
Lifetime Achievement Award Presented by Inn at Lynden
WINNER: Steve Brinn
2026 Annual Awards Dinner will take place on Thursday, November 19th.
2025 Award Sponsors:
2025 Reception Sponsors:
