The Hillsboro Chamber Annual Dinner & Awards

Join an annual tradition in Hillsboro.The Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce proudly invites the community of businesses, leaders, local organizations and the community to our annual Dinner and Award Celebration on Thursday, March 19th 2026 from 6-8 pm at the Hill County Fairgrounds Exhibits Building in Hillsboro, Texas.

Award Nominations are now open.  Please submit no later than February 21st 2026.



Chamber membership is not a requirement to attend the dinner, which follows an annual tradition of the following programming:

Cocktail reception with time to mingle
Call to be seated
Dinner Service Begins
Chamber and presenting sponsor welcome and opening remarks
Annual Update from the Chamber
Addresses from:
    Hillsboro City Manager Megan Henderson
    Hill County Judge Shane Brassell
    Hillsboro Economic Development Director Jessica Trew
    State Representative Angelia Orr
    State Senator Brian Birdwell
    and this year, a special address from the US Chamber of Commerce Board Chair, Ross Perot Jr.
The Annual Award Presentations:
    Local Business of the Year
    Regional Business of the Year
    Agricultural Business of the Year
    Citizen of the Year
    2026 Chamber Hall of Fame Inductee

The Hillsboro Chamber is celebrating 104 years of tradition and duty as we enter 2026.
    
We welcome early RSVP's to dinner attendance and sponsorships.
Pleaee call 254-582-2481 or email memberservices@hillsborochamber.org if you have questions or need planning assistance.

Other Information

• The dinner typically has 330+ attendees for the catered, seated meal with full service.
• Cuisine is typically salad course, then Italian fare, and dessert, with tea and water service.
• Wine or other beverages are permitted to be brought to the dinner by our guests.
• Out of respect for our attendees, the order of program is kept on the timeline, promptly ending at 8 pm, but you are welcome to stay and visit.