"The Best Of" Awards Banquet - Celebrating 50 years!

Join the movers and shakers to honor the BEST of Us! 
Community engagement is sought to nominate various businesses and organizations for several categories!
Click Here to nominate your favorite business! Nominations open until January 30th.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor the outstanding achievements of local companies whose dedication, innovation, and community impact earned them the top spot—by popular vote! This elegant awards night dinner brings together business leaders, entrepreneurs, community partners, and supporters for a celebration of the best our region has to offer.

Enjoy a sophisticated dinner and inspiring success stories as we recognize the organizations that have made a meaningful difference over the past year. From emerging startups to long-standing pillars of the community, each award reflects the voice of the people and the pride we share in our local business community.

The evening includes:
✨ A formal dinner in a festive, upscale atmosphere
✨ Networking with industry leaders and fellow professionals
✨ Presentation of awards determined by community-wide voting
✨ Highlights of the innovative, impactful work being done locally

Whether you're attending to support nominees, connect with peers, or simply enjoy an evening celebrating excellence, this event is the perfect opportunity to come together and applaud the companies that help our community thrive.

Be part of the excitement—your presence makes the celebration complete!

Thank you to the Yacht Club in Ocean Pines management as our generous Presenting Sponsor!

EVENT SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

Photo Booth Sponsor $1,500 - Your contribution will provide photography and your logo featured on the booth backdrop. Your logo will be prominently featured in the evenings program plus digital marketing throughout the event promotion period. 4 tickets are included and you are welcome to adorn the photography area as you see fit!

Award Sponsor $1,200 - Your contribution will provide beautiful keepsakes for our Best of Us award recipients. Signage with your logo will be located on the award table and your logo will be prominently featured in the evenings program plus digital marketing throughout the event promotion period. 4 tickets are included and you are welcome to add branding to the awards table!

Dessert Sponsor $1,000 - Your contribution will provide an enhanced dessert. Your logo will be prominently featured in the evenings program plus digital marketing throughout the event promotion period. 4 tickets are included.
 
Program Sponsor $500 - Your contribution will aid us in printing quality programs. Your logo will be prominent on the program. 2 tickets are included.

Decor Sponsor $500 - Your contribution will provide 50-year Golden Anniversary thematic decorations for our event. Your logo will be prominent on the program. 2 tickets are included.

Experience Sponsor $300 - Your contribution will provide an amazing experience during the event. Your name will be listed in the program and in digital marketing. You will receive 2 tickets.
 

Above sponsorships may be secured via the Registration Tab. Custom event sponsorships are available. Please contact us @ 410.641.5306