Heart of Oklahoma Chamber Banquet – A Night to Celebrate Local Leadership & Community Excellence

The Heart of Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce is proud to host its Annual Chamber Banquet—the premier celebration of the year—on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Mid-America Technology Center. This special evening brings together business owners, community leaders, educators, and elected officials from across the region to celebrate progress, partnerships, and the people who make the Heart of Oklahoma thrive.

We extend our deepest appreciation to our Presenting Sponsor, OEC/OEC Fiber, for their continued support and commitment to local growth. We’re also honored to recognize the following key sponsors whose generosity makes this evening possible:

• Entertainment Sponsor: The Chickasaw Nation
• Appetizer Sponsor: Kinetic by Windstream
• Awards Sponsor: McClain Bank
• Media Sponsor: Shane Hopkins Media
• Auction Sponsor: Purcell Walmart
• Photo Booth Sponsor: First United Bank
• Linens Sponsor: Better Barns
• Dessert Sponsor: Oklahoma Natural Gas

The banquet will feature an evening of celebration and connection, including:

✨ Passed appetizers and networking
🍽️ A full-course dinner catered by Harris Catering in MATC’s brand-new banquet hall
🎁 Silent and live auction items
🎯 Fun games including cornhole
🏆 A highly anticipated Awards Ceremony honoring excellence across our communities

Awards to be presented include:

• Goldsby Citizen of the Year
• Purcell Citizen of the Year
• Lexington Teacher of the Year
• Purcell Teacher of the Year
• Government Person of the Year
• Volunteer of the Year
• Businessperson of the Year
• Business of the Year

🕠 Doors open at 5:30 PM
🕡 Program begins at 6:15 PM, with dinner to follow

A limited number of sponsorship opportunities are still available, offering an excellent way to showcase your business to a room full of influential community leaders and decision-makers.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Elisabeth Baker at (405) 527-3093 or email chamberoffice@theheartofok.com.

Let’s come together for an unforgettable evening celebrating the best of the Heart of Oklahoma.