The Best of
SOUTHWEST MISSOURI
Awards Gala
Friday, June 19, 2026
Doors open at 5:45 PM
Dinner & Program promptly at 6:30 PM
Seats for this event have been purchased and reserved in advance of receiving this email.
To confirm attendance and register for door prize opportunities*, please complete the form below.
If your business has not yet reserved seats, please contact Sandy@CelebrateLocalBusiness.com or call (479) 466-8773
to secure your tickets for the awards gala.
*Must be present to win.
Winners awards, retractable banners, vinyl banners, window clings, and any other purchased items will be located at your reserved table. Contact Sandy@CelebrateLocalBusiness.com or call (479) 466-8773 to preorder.
Award categories presented include:
Agriculture, Eat & Drink, Education, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden, Motors, Services, Shopping,
and Things To Do
Awards Gala Emcee
Miss Missouri 2023
Hayley Leach-Stratton
Cocktail Attire:
The colors will include Salmon, Black, Silver, White & Gold.
Any questions concerning the event, please call (479) 466-8773 by
Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Catering provided by

Menu
FARMERS SALAD
Green beans, fire roasted corn, peppers, squash,
feta cheese, with oregano vinaigrette
MAIN COURSE
-plated and served-
White River Stuffed Chicken
Airline chicken breast stuffed with prosciutto
and fontina cheese with a marsala sage cream
Potato and roasted vegetables
Warm rolls with butter
DESSERT
Assorted Cheesecakes
BEVERAGES
Iced Tea, Water, Coffee & Sparkling Wine
Cash Bars are Available
PHOTOS & VIDEOS ARE ENCOURAGED!
#BestSWMO #BestofSouthwestMissouri
#CelebrateLocalBusiness and #TheMansion
are our social media hashtags.
- Please use one of our backdrops located at the awards gala.
- We also have a video camera set up for video messages. Look for signage.
- Be sure to share photos and videos on your favorite social media channels.
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