2026 A+ Awards Dinner
Date and Time
Thursday Nov 12, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Thursday, November 12, 2026
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Location
UMass Amherst
Student Union Ballroom
41 Campus Center Way
Amherst, MA 01003
Fees/Admission
Individual Ticket: $90
Table of 8: $700
Contact Information
Polina Potochevska, Marketing & Events Coordinator
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Description
Celebrating excellence, impact and legacy!
Each year, the Amherst Area Chamber bestows A+ Awards to individuals and organizations that enrich the life of the community through their work in business, education, and civic engagement across the area that the Chamber serves: Amherst, Belchertown, Hadley, Leverett, Pelham, Shutesbury, and Sunderland.
The 2026 Annual A+ Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 12 in the Student Union Ballroom at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 5 - 8 PM.
Join business, nonprofit, education, and community leaders from across the region for an evening of connection, storytelling, and recognition as we honor the 2026 A+ Award recipients.
THIS YEAR'S AWARDEES:
- Leader in Innovation Award: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County
- Leader in Sustainability Award: The Hartsbrook School
- Community Service Award: Rotary Club of Amherst
- Emerging Business Leader Award: Tim Drost
- Chamber MVP Award: Sherri Willey
- Legacy Award: Janice McCarthy Rogers
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