A+ Awards Dinner

Each year the Chamber bestows A+ Awards to individuals and organizations that enrich the life of the community through their work in education, business, and civic engagement across the area that the Chamber serves (Amherst, Belchertown, Hadley, Leverett, Pelham, Shutesbury, and Sunderland) and the valley as a whole.

2026 A+ Awards Dinner

Thursday, November 12, 2026

UMass Student Union Ballroom

5 - 8 PM

Submit a Nomination for the 2026 A+ Awards!

Nomination form closes on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 5 PM.

The A+ Awards

Legacy Award honors a person or enterprise whose long-standing leadership, service, and contributions have strengthened the Amherst Area.

Leader in Innovation Award celebrates forward-thinking leadership that brings new ideas, models, or solutions to the way the Amherst Area lives, works, and learns.

Leader in Sustainability Award recognizes meaningful commitment to environmental stewardship, sustainable practices, and a more resilient future for the Amherst Area.

Emerging Business Leader Award highlights a rising business or professional whose presence, leadership, and impact show strong promise for the future.

Community Service Award honors outstanding service, outreach, and generosity that enrich the lives of people across the Amherst Area.

Chamber MVP celebrates a committed Chamber partner who embodies the Chamber's mission as a convener, connector, and catalyst.