# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 75th Annual First Citizen Awards Banquet
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: As one of the most anticipated community events in Salem each year and our annual opportunity to recognize our most distinguished and deserving servant leaders, the First Citizen Awards Banquet will be extra special in 2026 as we commemorate the event’s 75th year!

Join fellow business and nonprofit leaders for an evening of entertainment as we recognize the philanthropists, community leaders, and volunteers who give their time, treasure, and talent every day to make Salem a better place to live and work.

2026 Honorees:

Laura & Dan Dorn – First Citizen
Larry Tokarski – Legacy of Leadership Award
Carlee Wright – Distinguished Service Award
Alex Ferry – Outstanding Young Professional
Tony Frazier – Nonprofit Leadership Award

Thank you to our First Citizen Awards Banquet Sponsors, including Presenting Sponsors, Mountain West Center for Community Excellence and Pioneer Trust Bank, for helping us continue this incredible tradition.

TICKETS: https://salemchamber.org/events/first-citizen/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/75th-annual-first-citizen-awards-banquet/200029945052052
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 17

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Salem
- **state**: OR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Salem Convention Center
- **lat**: 44.93883
- **long**: -123.04065
- **full address**: Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97301-3426, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 75th Annual First Citizen Awards Banquet being held?
  - **A:** 75th Annual First Citizen Awards Banquet takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Salem Convention Center, 200 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97301-3426, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 75th Annual First Citizen Awards Banquet?
  - **A:** 75th Annual First Citizen Awards Banquet is organized by Salem Area Chamber of Commerce.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 75th Annual First Citizen Awards Banquet 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 Salem, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 75th Annual First Citizen Awards Banquet sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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