Celebratory 131st Annual Dinner & Business Awards
Celebratory 131st Annual Dinner & Business Awards
Drum Roll Please…the Sacramento Metro Chamber Announces Honorees to be Recognized During the Celebratory 131st Annual Dinner & Business Awards
Tickets On Sale Now for Black Tie Gala on January 23, 2026
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento Metro Chamber invites the community to join a prestigious celebration to salute regional leaders for their dedication to service, inclusion, and for creating more vibrant communities during the 131st Annual Dinner & Business Awards. Proudly presented by Sutter Health, tickets are on sale now for the highly anticipated black-tie gala that will be held at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center on Friday evening, January 23, 2026.
Award highlights include: Sacramentan of the Year – James Beckwith, Five Star Bank; Businessman of the Year – Stan Van Vleck, Van Vleck Ranch; Businesswoman of the Year – Nicole Montna Van Vleck, Montna Farms; and the Young Professional of the Year – Anthony Uribe, Office of Congressman Ami Bera.
“Every year, we are absolutely thrilled to share the amazing list of award recipients who will be recognized at our Annual Dinner & Business Awards, and this year is no exception,” said Robert Heidt, Sacramento Metro Chamber President & CEO. “With a history 130+ years strong and more than 1,000 expected attendees, this celebration is the Chamber’s longest running event and arguably the most prominent awards ceremony in the region.”
After yet another year of record-breaking nominations, the complete list of the 2025 honorees who will be recognized for their ongoing contributions to the Greater Sacramento region includes the following:
- Sacramentan of the Year – James Beckwith, Five Star Bank
- Businessman of the Year – Stan Van Vleck, Van Vleck Ranch
- Businesswoman of the Year – Nicole Montna Van Vleck, Montna Farms
- Al Geiger Memorial Award – Darcy Brewer, California Capital Airshow
- Small Business of the Year – Oobli, Inc.
- Business Hall of Fame – Ramco Enterprises, Inc.
- Metro EDGE Young Professional of the Year – Anthony Uribe, Office of Congressman Ami Bera
- Volunteers of the Year – Nancy Brodovsky, SacConnects and Colleen Spitz, Bicker, Castillo Fairbanks & Spitz Public Affairs
Since its inception in 1895, the Annual Dinner & Business Awards is the Metro Chamber’s longest running event where business leaders, community stakeholders, and members gather annually to recognize board leadership, recognize the changemakers in our region, and celebrate the Capital Region.
“We look forward to applauding the honorees for their dedication, contributions, and lasting impacts to the Capital Region during an incredibly uplifting evening that is not to be missed,” added Heidt.
To explore sponsorship opportunities or purchase tickets to the 131st Annual Dinner & Business Awards presented by Sutter Health, please visit this webpage. For more information about the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.metrochamber.org.
About Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
The Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce leads with a collective voice that brings members together for business to prosper by providing opportunity, service, and solutions for a thriving regional economy. Established in 1895, the Metro Chamber is the largest, most prominent, and established voice for business representing members and their workforce in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba counties. The Metro Chamber provides businesses and individuals with the programs, services and advocacy needed to build vibrant communities, a ready workforce, connected region and strong business. For more information, please visit www.metrochamber.org.