Annual Gala
The Rowan Chamber's Annual Gala is recognized as one of the community’s premier events, bringing together leaders from business, government, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector for an evening of celebration and connection.
The program includes the presentation of annual awards honoring outstanding businesses and individuals, the ceremonial passing of leadership within the organization, and a sit-down dinner accompanied by opportunities for networking.
The Gala serves as both a celebration of achievement and a gathering of community leaders, marking an important moment each year in the organization’s history.
Save the Date for Our 101st Annual Gala on January 28, 2027!
100th Gala 2026 Sponsors
Novant Health
Catawba College, Duke Energy, F&M Bank, Global Contact Services, Johnson Concrete Products
Corporate Sponsors
- Ahold Delhaize-Food Lion, LLC • Alan F. Burke, CPA • Atrium Health • City of Salisbury • City of Kannapolis • Cloninger Ford-Toyota Scion • Desco, Inc. • Carrol Fisher Construction & Fisher Realty • Godley's Garden Center & Nursery • Graeber & Associates, Inc. • Greystone Salon & Spa • Healthcare Management Consultants • Holmes Iron & Metal, Inc • Kannapolis Cannon Ballers • Kinetic • Livingstone College • Miller Davis, Inc. • Morrison Brothers Building Center • NC Transportation Museum • Osterhus Outdoors, LLC • Rowan-Cabarrus Community College • Rowan County Tourism • Rowan County EDC • Rowan County Government • Salisbury Post • Self-Help Credit Union • Southern Power – Plant Rowan • Town of East Spencer • Town of Granite Quarry • Town of Landis • Trees & Plants Nursery and Garden Center • Trinity Oaks / Lutheran Services Carolinas • Vulcan Materials Company • Walser Technology Group
Annual Awards
The Rowan Chamber will present awards for the Young Professional of the Year, Paul E. Fisher Chamber Volunteer of the Year, Chamber Champion Small Business of the Year, Minority Business of the Year, and Duke Energy Citizenship & Service Award.