Planning Committee Meeting for Annual SAIL Awards Gala on Nov 14

Help Us Plan One of Navarre’s Biggest Nights of the Year!

Love bringing people together? Enjoy creative ideas, decorating, organizing, hospitality, or simply being part of something exciting?

Joining the 2026 Annual SAIL Awards Gala Planning Committee might just kick-start your love for event planning!

The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce invites members of our business community to help plan and bring to life one of the Chamber’s signature events - the 2026 Annual SAIL Awards Gala, happening Saturday, November 14, 2026.

The Gala Planning Committee is meeting Wednesdays, October 14, 21 and 28 at 10 AM in the Ira Mae Hewatt Bruce Conference Room at The Navarre Chamber Information Center, 1804 Prado Street.

This year’s Gala Committee Chair, Gretchen Ludwig with My Home Watch & Grocery Concierge, invites you to join the fun! Whether you are an experienced event planner or have never helped plan an event before, this is a great opportunity to get involved, meet other Chamber members, share your creativity and see how a major community event comes together from behind the scenes.

Committee members may have the opportunity to help with everything from décor, entertainment and guest experience to sponsorships, promotions, awards, logistics and all the little details that make the evening unforgettable.
 

About the Annual SAIL Awards Gala

About the Annual SAIL Awards Gala

The 2026 Annual SAIL Awards Gala is more than an awards ceremony — it is a celebration of the people, businesses and organizations that make the Navarre area such a special place to live, work and do business. This year’s event, themed “Destination: Navarre — Where Community & Business Meet in Paradise,” will bring together community leaders, business professionals and friends from across the region for an unforgettable evening of networking, celebration, local flavor and recognition. Guests will enjoy a festive atmosphere, special entertainment and a Culinary Tour of the Navarre Area while honoring those whose success, achievement, inspiration and leadership continue to move our community forward.

The Annual SAIL Awards Gala is a signature event of the Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and a special evening dedicated to celebrating exceptional achievements throughout our community.

Awards presented during the evening include:

• Navarre Young Professional of the Year

• Spirit of Navarre

• Corporate Citizen of the Year

• Member of the Year

• Volunteer of the Year

• Citizen of the Year

• Business of the Year

• Non-Profit of the Year

Sponsorship Opportunities are also available for businesses and organizations that would like to show their support for the Navarre area business community and the outstanding individuals who go above and beyond to help our community succeed.

Come be part of the team behind the celebration — you may discover that event planning is something you absolutely love!