The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce will host its annual banquet on Thursday, Mar. 7. Sponsorships are available and tickets may be purchased now for the event, the theme of which is Past, Present, Future, according to Chamber President Sandra Wilkerson.
“Join us as we take a walk down memory lane, get updates on the present and what we expect our future to look like in Henderson and Vance County,” Wilkerson said in information sent to WIZS News. The banquet will be held at the Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center.
The Chamber also will reveal the 2023 Vance County Citizen of the Year at the banquet. Nominations for this award will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 2, Wilkerson noted.
Find the nomination form here: https://wizs.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Henderson-Vance-Chamber-of-Commerce-Citizen-of-the-Year-form-2023.pdf
Completed nominations may be submitted electronically to sandra@hendersonvance.org, dropped by the office, 414 S. Garnett St., Henderson or mailed to Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce at P.O. Box 1302, Henderson, NC 27536
Visit the Chamber website at to download a nomination form.
The banquet is the Chamber’s biggest fundraiser; Wilkerson recognized Duke Energy for its continued role in the effort by being the presenting sponsor.
Other sponsorship levels are noted below:
Presenting Sponsor (only 1) Duke Energy $4000
- Eight complimentary tickets, Company Banner provided by sponsor displayed, Company name on all promotional pieces, recognition during Banquet, recognition on Social Media, radio and newspaper
Gold Sponsor $2500
- Six complimentary tickets, Company name on program agenda, recognition during Banquet, recognition on Social Media, radio and newspaper
Silver Sponsor $1500
- Four complimentary tickets, Company name on program agenda, recognition during Banquet
Table Sponsor $1000
- Two complimentary tickets, Centerpiece and individual attendee gift. Company name on program agenda and recognition at banquet.
Pre-Dinner Social Sponsor $1000
- Two complimentary tickets, signage at food and beverage table. Company name on program agenda and recognition at banquet.
Tickets are $60 each and tables of eight may be purchased as well.
The evening kicks off with appetizers served from 5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. The meal catered by Cook Shack Catering, will begin at 6 p.m.
Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce
The Citizen of the Year award is presented annually by the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce to an individual whose outstanding service and dedication has made a significant contribution to the community. Qualities and criteria looked for are as follows:
- A person who is a resident of Vance County.
- A person who has shown a willingness to volunteer for community organizations, giving freely of their time and talents, is enthusiastic about the community and its citizens, and who serves in positions working for the betterment of the community.
- Someone who is dedicated to the community, lends leadership and vision, and who assists in achieving organizational goals of the community. They may serve on service, school, church, or civic committees.
- A person with the qualities of honesty and integrity.
- The community work they are involved with should not be a part of their business career or paid positions they have held.
The recipient does not have to be a member of the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce. A nominee need only be nominated once to be considered. The number of nominations received per nominee will bear no weight in their selection.
(This article was originally published Jan. 12, 2024.)