The Greater Naples Chamber is excited to announce the return of its annual gala, co-chaired by Greater Naples Chamber board members Kristen Coury and Claudine Leger-Wetzel, on Thursday, April 16 at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburon.
Join us for an evening of elegance in support of the Greater Naples Chamber’s mission to cultivate economic opportunity for all. The 2026 gala theme, The Spirit of Naples, Celebrating our City, Community and Country, will honor the region’s distinctive character while joining in the national commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. Designed as an elevated celebration of local pride and patriotic elegance, the event will reflect how Naples’ entrepreneurial spirit and sense of community embody the ideals that shaped the nation’s founding. The Chamber will also announce the Outstanding Citizen of the Year.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
For more information about sponsorship opportunities, view the sponsorship packet using the button below.
If you have questions about sponsoring this event, please contact Bethany Sawyer, Vice President of Investor Relations and Sponsorships, at bethany@napleschamber.org.
Individual tickets will be available for purchase at a later date.
Funds raised through this exclusive event supports the efforts of the Chamber's mission to serve as a connector, advocate and leader for the community of Collier County.
The Greater Naples Chamber was founded in 1947 and is the largest of 25 chambers in the five-county Southwest Florida region, recognized as one of the Top 10 Chambers in Florida. The Chamber's primary purpose is to foster business advancement and advocate effective government policy to ensure a healthy business climate.
Thank you to our sponsors
Outstanding Citizen of the Year Past Recipients
2025 – Jay and Patty Baker
2022-2024 - No award given
2021 - Kamela Patton
2020 - No award given
2019 - Michael Wynn
2018 - Dick Munro
2017 - Ellie Krier
2016 - Pat O’Connor
2015 - Stan Applebaum
2014 - Richard C. Grant
2013 - Alan Horton
2012 - Robert Iamurri
2011 - Alan Korest
2010 - Peter & Susan Manion