REMINDER: RSVP TODAY for This Fridays Annual Awards & Installation Breakfast! #GrandGalaWKND

Just a reminder that this Friday, February 16th is the Navarre Chamber's Annual Awards & Installation Breakfast, which is part of our Grand Gala Weekend "Changes in Latitudes" presented by Florida Power & Light - a two--day event this year. ATTIRE IS COASTAL CASUAL!

At this time, we have almost 200 attending the Friday morning event - so if you are wanting to attend Friday only, please RSVP TODAY to make sure you get a seat for this very special event!! (Tickets for Friday only are $25 for Chamber Members if you pre-register.)

Attached is the invitation, and you can CLICK HERE to RSVP NOW.

The Chamber will be recognizing members that have gone above and beyond this past year and have made exceptional contributions to the betterment of our community at Friday's event that will begin at 7:30 am at St Sylvester Catholic Church at 6464 Gulf Breeze Parkway.

And, then we will be celebrating these members with the rest of the Navarre Community with a “Jimmy Buffett Theme” Party at Juana’s/Sailors’ Grill on Navarre Beach on Saturday, February 17th. The concert begins at 5 pm and the pre-concert fun starts at 4 pm. TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC VIA EVENTBRITE.
 
“Changes In Latitudes” will honor the exceptional achievements of the Chamber’s 2023 Board of Directors, Chaired by Steve Rhodes, with Florida Power & Light, and all the 2023 chamber committees.  We are also delighted to introduce Bridget House of Everything Palms Partners Real Estate as our 2024 Chair, along with her dynamic Board and Committee Chairs.
 
Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to secure a special sponsorship and indulge in what is shaping up to be the Navarre area’s largest and most thrilling event of the year!
 
Register today for the Grand Gala Weekend!  And, don't let the weather forecast scare you away - we are going to be warm & toasty at Juana's/Sailors' Grill - they have everything "covered"!!

Tickets are $125, and will include:
 

• ANNUAL AWARDS & INSTALLATION BREAKFAST
• MARGARITAVILLE MARKET: Beautiful hand-painted & works of art using margarita/wine glasses by local artists.
• LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: "Tribute to Jimmy Buffett" provided by Jerry Diaz & Hannah's Reef. (The Godfather of “Trop Rock”)
• 4-FOOD BARS: Cheeseburger in Paradise, Seafood, Salad and Dessert Bars
• LIVE AUCTION: Have a chance to go home with one of a kind art pieces and life experiences
• PHOTO BOOTH: Take home a memory photo
• SAND BOX FUN & THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE!

PLEASE NOTE:
If you just want to register for the Annual Awards & Installation Breakfast, the tickets are $25 if you pre-register online by noon on Thursday, Feb 15th. 
(Tickets will be $30 at the door for Chamber Members and $40 for non-members).

Here is the link to RSVP for Tickets to the Annual Awards & Installation Breakfast
AND/OR the 2-Day Grand Gala Weekend:
 
https://business.navarrechamber.com/events/details/grand-gala-weekend-annual-awards-installation-breakfast-and-celebration-25890?calendarMonth=2024-02-01
 
10 awards will be handed out at the Annual Awards & Installation Breakfast at 7:30 am on Friday, February 16th and 75 nominees will be recognized.

Winners won’t be announced or notified until that morning.
 
Your Grand Gala Weekend (2-day) Ticket includes: Jerry Diaz and Hannah’s Reef, one of the hottest Jimmy Buffett tribute bands in the country, will be performing LIVE at Juana’s (5 pm – 8 pm), a “Margaritaville Market” full of beautiful hand-painted wine & margarita glasses by local artists, four (4) delicious food bars: Cheeseburgers in Paradise Bar, Seafood Bar, Salad Bar and a Dessert Bar, LIVE Auction with the popular morning radio show and CMA’s 2022 Personality of the Year Brent Lane from CMA’s 2023 Station of the Year: Cat Country 98.7, with a chance to go home with one of a kind art pieces and life experiences, fun photo booth, lots of sand box fun and the time of your life!
 
For more information or to purchase tickets for this two-day community event please visit the Navarre Chamber’s website www.navarrechamber.com
 
The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the following nominees for the 2023 Annual Awards in the following award categories:
 
2023 BUSINESS OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

• Across the Board Therapy Group
• Andy D's Beachside Restaurant & Daiquiri Deck
• Beachside Bubble Waffle
• Bloom Marketing
• Bulldog Brewery
• Grocery Concierge
• Johnny Huston's Grille and Bar
• Magdalene’s, Inc.
• Navarre Bakery & Creamery
• Perfect Bend Coffee Company
• Springhill Suites Marriott Navarre Beach
• Systems Of Sound
• Turtle’s Nest
• Where Y'at Seafood Market & Restaurant

 
2023 MEMBER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

• Ralph & Shelly Agnew
• Mark Burson
• Tamara Fountain
• Melissa Goolsby
• Brenda Kay Hammell
• Bob Levison
• Mary Ann Matthews
• Adina Preston
• Rebecca Pullum
• Denise Song

 
2023 NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

• Emerald Coast Exceptional Families
• Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge
• GFWC SANTA ROSA WOMAN'S CLUB
• Navarre Krewe of Jesters
• Pink Pirates of Navarre
• Rotary Club of Navarre
• United Way of West Florida
• Santa Rosa Bridges Inc.

 
2023 VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

• Benita Cabrera
• Erin Crumbley
• Frankie & Barbara Gibbs
• Kevin Goolsby
• Wendy Hollis
• Angela Nandin
• Kristen Rhodes
• Mike & Nancy Sandler

 
2023 SPIRIT OF NAVARRE NOMINEES

• Karen M Aloy
• Beachside Bubble Waffle
• Bob Benaquis
• Bryan Boney
• Dawn’s Cookie’s
• East Bay Church
• Erin Crumbley
• Navarre Bakery and Creamery
• Navarre Beach Fire Rescue Lifeguards
• NAV BCH
• Navarre High School Coach Jay Walls
• Navarre High School Principal Kasie Windfelder
• Navarre Wendy’s
• Off the Walls Murals
• Representative Dr. Joel Rudman
• Windjammers on the Pier Restaurant & Bar

 
2023 CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

• Bob Levison / Systems of Sound
• Nick McMellon / Rx Express Pharmacy of Navarre
• Kevin Rudzki / Juana’s/Sailors’ Grill
• Jim Robert / Plastic Engraving
• Drew & Misty Ruthrauff / NAV BCH
• Ken & Marissa Walters/Johnny Huston’s
• Navarre Beach Fire Rescue Fire Chief Danny Fureigh
• Navarre High School Principal Kasie Windfelder

 
2023 CORPORATE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR NOMINEES

• Andy D's Beachside Restaurant & Daiquiri Deck
• Baptist Emergency Room & Urgent Care
• Centennial Bank
• Eglin Federal Credit Union
• Florida Power & Light
• Gulf Breeze Hospital/Baptist Health Care
• Navarre Press
• Okaloosa Gas District
• Systems of Sound
• University Lending Group
• Where Y’at Seafood Market & Restaurant

 
The Navarre Chamber’s Grand Gala Weekend serves as a vital fundraising event, supporting the Chamber’s ability to educate, advocate and develop programs and services for their members, and to enrich the quality of life in the Navarre area. Through contributions from gala attendees and sponsors, the Chamber can continue to empower local businesses and drive the Navarre area’s prosperity.
 
This year, a portion of proceeds from the “Margaritaville Market” will also benefit the art department at Navarre High School.
 
The Navarre Chamber has been accepting hand-painted wine and margarita glasses from local artists for the “Margaritaville Market”.  
 
The Navarre Beach Area Chamber is dedicated to its mission of connecting the community to businesses while advocating with honesty, integrity and leadership. Since 1973, it has been the voice of business in the Navarre area.
 
If you have any questions and/or you need additional information, please let me know.
 
Thanks for your support!