2026 GGHI Leader's Banquet & Business Recognition Awards

Description

Greater Grays Harbor, Inc.'s (GGHI) most exciting event returns on Friday, May 15th! The Leader's Banquet & Business Recognition Awards are GGHI's annual opportunity to celebrate business success in Grays Harbor. This ticketed event includes a gourmet dinner buffet, no-host bar, live auction, Business Recognition Award presentation, and of course, our signature Table Decorating Contest!

• Dinner:
  • Enjoy top-notch catering by the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino team featuring marinated chargrilled tri tip, BBQ glazed chicken thighs, ranch style beans, seasonal vegetables, a baked potato bar with all the fixin's, dinner rolls, and green salad, and dessert. Premium Caffé D’arte regular and decaffeinated coffee and assorted teas are available.
• No-Host Bar:
  • Cheers to the winners of the 2026 Business Recognition Awards with a signature cocktail!
• Live Auction: 
  • ​Bid on your chance to take home fabulous prizes and overnight stays from around Grays Harbor and Washington State! Stay tuned to the GGHI Facebook page for previews of available auction items. 
• 2026 Business Recognition Awards: 
  • The top four nominees per category will be recognized all evening long before the winner, who was voted upon by the GGHI Membership, is unveiled to the crowd.
  • Award categories include: Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, New Business of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Government/Municipality of the Year, GGHI Ambassador of the Year and GGHI Member of the Year. All award winners are member of GGHI.
• ​​Table Deocrating Contest:
  • ​Businesses who purchase a table have the exclusive opportunity to pull out all the stops while decorating their table in accordance with the year's theme. Take a look at some of the amazing table decorations from past Leader's Banquets and begin planning your design today!

Welcome Sponsor | $3,500 (1 available)

• Ability to welcome the audience with a 5-minute sponsor spotlight at the top of the event.
• Opportunity to place a pop-up banner on or near event stage.
• Full table (8 seats) and the ability to decorate your table on theme to win “Best Table” Recognition.
• Priority logo placement in all marketing associated with event to include print, digital and social.

Dinner Sponsor | $3,000 (1 available)

• Full table (8 seats) and the ability to decorate your table on theme to win “Best Table” Recognition.
• Business recognition before and during the banquet and logo on holding slides during the dinner hour.
• Priority logo placement in all marketing associated with event to include print, digital and social.

Auction Paddle Sponsor | $2,000 (1 available) SOLD

Cheers Sponsor | $2,000 (1 available)

• Name and help create the “signature cocktail!” (GGHI has final approval of name and ingredients).
• Ability to set pop-up banner or signage near event bar location.
• Provide branded cocktail napkins or relevant swag if desired.
  • Branded items must be received by GGHI no later than two weeks prior to the event.
• Six (6) seats and the ability to decorate your table on theme to win “Best Table” Recognition.
• Recognition in marketing associated with event to include print, digital and social.

Program Sponsor | $500 (1 available)

• Recognition in all marketing associated with event to include print, digital and social.
• One (1) complimentary seat.
• The company name and logo will appear in the program.
• Approved logo must be to GGHI no later than two weeks prior to the event.

Supporting Sponsors | $300 (4 available)

• One (1) complimentary seat.
• Recognition in marketing associated with event to include print, digital and social.