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.