# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Chesapeake First Citizen 2026 Banquet and Award Presentation
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us Thursday October 1st as we celebrate our 2026 First Citizen of Chesapeake, Vonda W. Chappell, and her life of contributions to Chesapeake. The Chesapeake First Citizen Award is presented annually to an outstanding individual who best exemplifies the spirit of citizenship and who has shown significant leadership in enhancing the quality of life in our city. Selected by a panel comprised of former First Citizens the honoree is an individual who has adhered to the Rotary motto “Service Above Self.” The First Citizen Award is a celebration of volunteerism and the extra efforts within and outside of one’s profession to make Chesapeake a better place to live and work.
6:00-7:00 Reception and Cash Bar
7:00-10:00 Banquet & Presentation
Tickets are on sale at www.firstcitizenchesapeake.org
Presenting sponsor Chesapeake Regional Healthcare, is joined by Platinum sponsors; The Beazley Foundation, Davis Law Group and Townebank, as well as Gold Sponsors; Elite Services, KYRO Builders, TFC Recycling, Townebank, & Tull Financial.  Brought to you by the Chesapeake Rotary, all proceeds benefit the Chesapeake Rotary Foundation, a 501c3 serving Chesapeake and its citizens by awarding Community Service Grants to meaningful and impactful service providers.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chesapeake/chesapeake-first-citizen-2026-banquet-and-award-presentation/200029522875256
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 37

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Chesapeake
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Chesapeake Conference Center
- **lat**: 36.789176712457
- **long**: -76.2325333
- **full address**: Chesapeake Conference Center, 900 Greenbrier Cir, Chesapeake, VA 23320-2661, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Chesapeake First Citizen 2026 Banquet and Award Presentation being held?
  - **A:** Chesapeake First Citizen 2026 Banquet and Award Presentation takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Chesapeake Conference Center, 900 Greenbrier Cir, Chesapeake, VA 23320-2661, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Chesapeake First Citizen 2026 Banquet and Award Presentation?
  - **A:** Chesapeake First Citizen 2026 Banquet and Award Presentation is organized by First Citizen of Chesapeake.

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