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Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce to Honor Alice Leonatti for the Col. C. R. Stribling Award

Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce

Annual Dinner February 20, 2026 at the 4-H Center

Social 5:30 p.m. | Dinner 6:30 p.m.

Sponsorship Opportunities

 This business event recaps the prior year and celebrates the successes of the chamber and community, while looking forward to goals and plans for the new year. It is a night of celebration honoring the Col. C. R. Stribling Community Service Award recipient as well as presenting six other awards. This is the perfect evening to socialize while connecting with fellow business leaders at a sit-down dinner. 

This year’s honorees are:

Col. C. R. Stribling, Alice Leonatti

G. Andy Runge Ambassador, Jake Clayton

Civic Award, Jaye Jackson

Excellence in Tourism, John Graham | Paul & Theresa Ridgeway

Philanthropic Achievement Award, Jim Hickman

Educator of the Year, Michelle Crawford

President’s Award, Melody Farnen

 There are many opportunities to support the work the chamber is doing on behalf of our business community to stabilize the workforce, create jobs and maintain a positive community culture. 

Sponsorship Levels

Platinum Sponsor - $2000 (Exclusive naming of the evening event!)

One table for eight guests with prime seating (of your choice) opportunity to open the program before dinner is served, signed table, banner displayed at the event, logo displayed on all marketing materials. A full page in the evening’s program. Emcee recognition during the program. 24 50/50 tickets.

Gold Sponsor - $1000 (limit four)

One table for eight guests, signed table, logo displayed on program, and all marketing materials. Emcee recognition during the program, includes 16 50/50 tickets.

Table Sponsor - $600 

One table for eight guests, signed table, listed in program recognition includes 8 50/50 tickets.

Half Table Sponsor - $350 

One table for four guests, signed table.

Individual Tickets - $50

Limited seating available, deadline February 9, 2026.