McPHERSON, Kan. — Join the McPherson Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Chamber Banquet & Awards on Wednesday, November 19th, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the McPherson Community Building.
We’ll celebrate, connect, and honor the people, businesses, and organizations that make McPherson thrive! This includes the recipient of the 2025 President’s Award, chosen by the Chamber’s past presidents (TBA), and the Emerging Leader Award, Community Builder Award and the Entrepreneur Business Award. Find information below on how you can nominate and vote.
Tickets are $40 per person or $300 to sponsor a 6-seat table. Please RSVP by November 12th to [email protected] or call 620-241-3303.
Nominate someone special for the Emerging Leader Award and cast your votes for the Community Builder Award and the Entrepreneur Business Award.
Nominate an Emerging Leader
The McPherson Chamber of Commerce is excited to recognize an up-and-coming business and community leader with the Emerging Leader Award at the 2024 Chamber Annual Meeting. Please nominate an individual based on the following criteria:
- The individual is an up-and-coming business and community leader….a rising star who is inspiring others!
- The individual’s professional success is matched by their commitment to serving our community.
- The individual demonstrates excellence, creativity, and initiative in their business or profession.
- The individual must have been with their current company for a minimum of one year or own a business with a history of continuing operations for a minimum of one year.
- The individual must be a current member of the McPherson Chamber of Commerce.
Only one individual will be recognized. Click here for the nomination form. The deadline for receiving nominations is 12:00 noon on Friday, October 24, 2025.
Vote for Business Awards
This year’s banquet will again feature awards for businesses playing important roles in the community. Vote for your picks based on the criteria below. All votes must be in by 12:00 noon on Friday, October 24.
Community Builder Award
Honors Chamber members who play an active role in community advancement. The Community Builder Award recognizes a longstanding business or organization that has taken an active role in presenting a positive image of McPherson.
This year’s nominees are
- McPherson Housing Coalition
- McPherson Public Library
- Midway Motors
Please click here to vote for (1) one.
Entrepreneur Business Award
Spotlights a business that is innovative and forward thinking, growth-oriented, adaptive to change, exhibits good customer service and client relations, motivated to reach new markets, and overall excellence.
This year’s nominees are
- Bluestem PACE
- Graber’s Ace Hardware
- The She Shed
Please click here to vote for (1) one.
