2026 A+ Awards Dinner
Date and Time
Thursday Nov 12, 2026
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Thursday, November 12, 2026
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Location
UMass Amherst
Student Union Ballroom
41 Campus Center Way
Amherst, MA 01003
Fees/Admission
Individual Ticket: $90
Table of 8: $700
Contact Information
Polina Potochevska, Marketing & Events Coordinator
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Description
11/3/2026: Tickets for this year's A+ Awards Dinner are SOLD OUT. Thank you to everyone who has registered to join us, we look forward to seeing you soon!
NOTE: Parking is complimentary in the UMass Parking Garage at 91 Campus Center Way for the duration of the event.
Celebrating excellence, impact and legacy!
Each year, the Amherst Area Chamber bestows A+ Awards to individuals and organizations that enrich the life of the community through their work in business, education, and civic engagement across the area that the Chamber serves: Amherst, Belchertown, Hadley, Leverett, Pelham, Shutesbury, and Sunderland.
The 2026 Annual A+ Awards Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 12 in the Student Union Ballroom at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 5 - 8 PM.
Join business, nonprofit, education, and community leaders from across the region for an evening of connection, storytelling, and recognition as we honor the 2026 A+ Award recipients.
THIS YEAR'S AWARDEES:
- Leader in Innovation Award: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hampshire County
- Leader in Sustainability Award: The Hartsbrook School
- Community Service Award: Rotary Club of Amherst
- Emerging Business Leader Award: Tim Drost
- Chamber MVP Award: Sherri Willey
- Legacy Award: Janice McCarthy Rogers
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