You are cordially invited to the

Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce

29th Annual Chamber Choice Awards

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 6pm

Cascade, 480 Sherman Avenue, Hamden

Join us in celebration as we honor this year's

 distinguished businesses & individuals

  

Business of the Year 

Alltown Fresh


Small Business of the Year

Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

  

Community Advocate

David Schaefer

 

Women-Owned Business of the Year

Mary Pursell - Abbate Insurance Associates


Chamber Leadership

Alicia Dawson


Minority-Owned Business of the Year

Jameka Jefferies - Diamond Realty Partners


Educator of the Year

Erin Bailey

Hamden Public School


Community Collaboration Award

Whitney Center | Nimaz Fine Art


Notable Citizen of the Year

State Senator Martin Looney


Community Leadership Award

Bethany Zemba

Quinnipiac University


Sustainability & Environmental Leadership Award

Joe DeRisi

Town of Hamden


Click HERE to Download Registration Form

Click HERE to Download Sponsorship Opportunities

Please RSVP by: November 4, 2026



Questions? Call 203.288.6431 or email hcc@hamdenchamber.com