The 2026 Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner will be held on November 5th at The Steakhouse. All business and staff members of the Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce are invited annually. Please make plans to join us for this very special evening celebrating Chamber members and their accomplishments!
2026 Membership Annual Dinner – Thursday, November 5th, 5 – 8:30 p.m.
Venue: The Steakhouse & Lodge
$40/per person Plated Dinner
Reception 5 – 6 p.m.
Passed Hors D’oeuvres & Cash Bar
Dinner & Program: 6 – 8:30 p.m.
Dinner Salad, Choice of Entree, Dessert
Limited to first 250 RSVPs, Deadline: Thursday, Oct. 29th
Questions? email: robyn@haywardareachamber.com
The Awards Program
Click here to View the 2026 Award Nominations
The Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Program provides an opportunity to recognize and honor our member businesses and employees in excellence.
Nominees will be considered on the basis of their impact and professionalism in leadership, customer service, innovations in product or service, continuous improvement, employee relations, community involvement, or partnerships. Individuals and companies are encouraged to nominate their own businesses for an award. The current HACC Membership votes for the awards.
The Awards Categories
Awards will be presented to eligible businesses, organizations, or individuals that have made an exemplary contribution in one of the following award categories:
- Large Business of the Year (over 25 employees)
- Small Business of the Year (25 employees or less)
- New Business of the Year (in business or new ownership at least 6 months but less than two years)
- Outstanding Entrepreneur, Manager, or Employee of the Year – For Profit Business
- Outstanding Director, Manager, or Employee of the Year – Non-Profit Organization
- Volunteer of the Year
- Service Organization of the Year
- Ambassador of the Year (voted on by the current Board of Directors)
