Gala Archives - New Milford Chamber of Commerce

25th Awards Gala celebrates business, community successes

The Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce celebrated big Jan. 25, 2025, with its 25th Awards Gala. The popular event celebrated the successes of the past year and honored an outstanding Chamber member-business and an outstanding community member. In addition to these annual awards, this year the Chamber also presented a special award, the Silver Resilience Award, given to volunteer first responders in New Milford, Bridgewater, Roxbury, Sherman, Kent, Warren, and Washington. In addition to the awards and dinner, gala offerings included a silent auction, a raffle, a balloon pop, a wine pull, and a bourbon pull. The event was attended by approximately 170 guests.

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2023 Awards Gala brings business community together; honors Chamber business, resident

There was an atmosphere of celebration, pride, and camaraderie Nov. 4 at the Greater New Milford Chamber of Commerce’s 24th annual awards gala. Nearly 150 people attended the event held at the Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury.

The evening’s festivities included a three-course meal, a silent auction featuring items donated by local businesses, a wine pull and balloon pop fundraisers, and music and dancing.

The highlight of the evening was the presentation of two prestigious Chamber awards. Rich’s Wings & Things, owned by Rich and Deb Vallinaggi, was recognized as the recipient of this year’s Distinguished Business of the Year Award and Tracey Morrissey, founder of Brian Cody’s Brothers and Sisters Foundation, was honored as the Distinguished Member of the Year Award.