2025 Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Leaders' Banquet
Date and Time
Friday May 30, 2025
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM PDT
5:30pm: Doors open
5:30pm - 6:30pm: Cocktail hour, no-host bar, raffle and 50/50 ticket sales
6:30pm: Dinner service begins
7:00pm: Program/live auction begins
- The program will include the announcement of business award winners, a live auction, 50/50 and raffle basket winner announcements, and a Raise the Paddle fundraiser for GGHI's Education Foundation.
Location
Quinault Beach Resort & Casino
78 WA-115
Ocean Shores, WA
Fees/Admission
Tickets On-Sale through Thursday, May 15th, 2025 at 5:00pm:
Please note: if you have any issues registering, please contact GGHI directly at (360) 532-7888 or email [email protected]. This event is NOT sold out.
Event Sponsors
Dinner
Name the Signature Cocktail
Brand the Bar
Auction Paddle
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Program
Description
2025 Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. Leaders' Banquet
From Tides to Timber: Honoring Leadership in Grays Harbor
The Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. (GGHI) Leaders' Banquet is back! This year's Banquet will return to Quinault Beach Resort & Casino on Friday, May 30th, 2025, and promises to be one of the most exciting events of the year.
Award Categories:
The Leaders' Banquet serves as GGHI's annual opportunity to recognize business success in Grays Harbor and present the following awards: Best Dressed Table, GGHI Ambassador, Non-Profit, Small Business, New Business, Large Business, Government/Municipality, and lastly, the coveted GGHI Member of the Year.
New Business of the Year:- CMD Sign & Electric Inc.
- Solid Coffee
- The Refined Man
- UNPLUGGED at The Music Project
Small Business of the Year:- Bryan and Son Fine Jewelers
- Casa Mia Hoquiam
- Game Freaks Ltd
- La Spiaggia Ristorante
Large Business of the Year:- Westport Winery
- Spivey Realty Group
- Vaughan Company
- Timberland Bank
Non-Profit of the Year:- YMCA of Grays Harbor
- 7th Street Theatre
- North Beach PAWS
- Coastal Community Action Program
Government/Municipality of the Year:- Grays Harbor College
- Port of Grays Harbor
- Grays Harbor Fairgrounds (Events, & Tourism)
- Grays Harbor Public Utility District
GGHI Member of the Year:- Summit Pacific Medical Center & Foundation
- Hoquiam Timberland Library
- TwinStar Credit Union
- Ag Processing Inc.
Table Decorating:
The 2025 event will also feature the return of the extravagant table decorating contest providing table sponsors with the opportunity to adorn their table with elements that showcase their business/organization in accordance with the event's theme. This year's theme is 'From Tides to Timber: Honoring Leadership in Grays Harbor', so think all things Pacific Northwest when it comes to your decor! Attendees are encouraged to arrive plenty early to decorate their table and pull out all the stops.
Check out some inspiration from past Leaders' Banquet table sponsors here!
Auction/Raffle:
There will also be a live auction featuring exciting prizes from around Grays Harbor and the state, a 50/50 raffle, raffle baskets, as well as an opportunity to contribute to the 501(c)3 GGHI Education Foundation benefitting local students in Grays Harbor County. *Please note: Tickets for 50/50 are CASH ONLY.
Dining:
All tickets include a delicious catered Country Buffet from Quinault Beach Resort & Casino including a salad bar, BBQ glazed chicken thighs, grilled tri-tip, seasonal vegetables, ranch style beans, a baked potato bar with all the fixings, Chefs choice desserts, as well as assorted sodas, bottled water, premium coffee, decaffeinated coffee and herbal teas. There will also be two no-host bars on-site.
Questions? Contact GGHI at [email protected] or call (360) 532-7888.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Go to the registration link and select "pricing details" to see all available sponsorships. If you have questions regarding sponsorships, please email Stephanie Conway: [email protected].
