# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lima Chamber's 2026 24th Annual Awards Event: The Big Top Gala
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 24th Annual Awards Gala on Thursday May 7, 2026. 

Step right up for a black-tie evening beneath the glow of the big top. At The Big Top Gala, elegance meets energy as we celebrate the businesses and leaders who keep our community thriving, presenting 24 awards across 8 categories and honoring the bold, the innovative, and the exceptional.

Inspired by the magic and mastery of the circus, this year’s theme reminds us that every extraordinary organization runs like a spectacular show. It takes supporting your marquee talent, cultivating individual excellence, embracing a dynamic cast of characters, taking courageous leaps with a strong safety net, and treating every day like opening night.

Because behind every dazzling performance, whether under crystal chandeliers or beneath a grand tent, is a team that knows how to balance discipline, creativity, risk, and just the right amount of spectacle.

So dress to impress, take your seat under the spotlight, and join us as we celebrate the stars of our community, because on this night, the greatest show in town is you.
Cheers!🥂

The evening will begin at 5:30 pm.  Dinner begins at 6:00 pm. 
Following dinner, the 2026 Awards will be presented.

Emcee:
Matthew Childers
President, Allen Lima Leadership
Director of Tier Member & Business Development,
Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce

Keynote Speaker:
Bubba Scott Nunnery, MSW, CIPP/US, CIPP/E
Vice President, Government & Regulatory Affairs, ZoomInfo
Co-Owner, Sidecar Lounge

The 2026 Chamber Award categories and sponsors are: 

Above and Beyond Award - Sponsored by Tomorrow's Technology Today

Agricultural Impact Award - Sponsored by Nutrien

ATHENA Award - Sponsored by Lima Chevrolet Cadillac

Emerging Business of the Year Award - Sponsored by State Bank

Non-Profit Agency of the Year Award - Sponsored by Cenovus Lima Refinery

Small Business of the Year Award - Sponsored by Citizens National Bank

Woman-Owned Business of the Year Award - Sponsored by Huntington

Young Leader of the Year Award - Sponsored by Mercy Health

Congratulations to our finalists and thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors!

Tickets are $60 each and $450 for a table of eight for members and
$70 each and $530 for a table of eight for future members.

Themed attire is welcome and encouraged!

Make reservations online now or by contacting the Lima Chamber at
419-222-6045 or jklingler@limachamber.com.

Registration closes Monday, April 27, 2026, at noon.
No refunds for cancellations after April 27, 2026.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lima/lima-chambers-2026-24th-annual-awards-event-the-big-top-gala/200029832380057
- **Event Categories**: business, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 49

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lima
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1450 N Cable Rd, Lima, OH 45805-1410, United States
- **lat**: 40.75908
- **long**: -84.14485
- **full address**: 1450 N Cable Rd, Lima, OH 45805-1410, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lima Chamber's 2026 24th Annual Awards Event: The Big Top Gala being held?
  - **A:** Lima Chamber's 2026 24th Annual Awards Event: The Big Top Gala takes place on Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 07 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 1450 N Cable Rd, Lima, OH 45805-1410, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lima Chamber's 2026 24th Annual Awards Event: The Big Top Gala?
  - **A:** Lima Chamber's 2026 24th Annual Awards Event: The Big Top Gala is organized by Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Lima Chamber's 2026 24th Annual Awards Event: The Big Top Gala is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lima, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Lima Chamber's 2026 24th Annual Awards Event: The Big Top Gala sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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