Sacramento Metro Chamber Proudly Announces Deserving Award Recipients to be Honored During the 132^nd Annual Dinner & Business Awards

 Tickets On Sale Now for Black-Tie Gala on January 22, 2027 

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce invites the community to join the region’s premier business awards celebration to salute regional leaders for their dedication to leadership, innovation, and impact during the 132^nd Annual Dinner & Business Awards. Proudly presented by SAFE Credit Union, tickets are on sale now for the highly anticipated black-tie gala that will be held at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center on Friday evening, January 22, 2027.

A few 2026 award highlights include: Sacramentan of the Year – Christi Black-Davis of Black-Davis Group; Businessman of the Year – Larry Allbaugh of Buzz Oates; and Businesswoman of the Year -- Margaret Wong of McWong International.

“The Metro Chamber is incredibly proud to present the Capital Region’s most prestigious business awards ceremony that is – remarkably – more than 130 years strong,” said Robert Heidt, Sacramento Metro Chamber President & CEO. “From trailblazing executives to emerging young professionals, we look forward to celebrating the honorees and companies that exemplify what it means to lead with purpose and strengthen the heart of our business community.”

After yet another year of inspirational nominations, the complete list of the 2026 honorees who will be recognized for their ongoing contributions to the Greater Sacramento region includes the following:

• Sacramentan of the Year – Christi Black Davis, Black Davis Group
• Businessman of the Year – Larry Allbaugh, Buzz Oates
• Businesswoman of the Year – Margaret Wong, McWong International
• Small Business of the Year – Randle Communications
• Al Geiger Memorial Award – Michael Lynch and Michael Casper, Improve Your Tomorrow
• Business Hall of Fame – Downey Brand
• Metro EDGE Young Professional of the Year – Roxana Garcia-Ochoa, Health Education Council
• Volunteer of the Year – Alexis Fitzpatrick, SAFE Credit Union

Since its inception in 1895, the Annual Dinner & Business Awards has been the Metro Chamber’s longest running event where business leaders, community stakeholders, and members gather annually to recognize board leadership, recognize changemakers, and recognize businesses that shape the future of the region.

“Without a doubt, the 132^nd Annual Dinner & Business Awards will be one of the most inspiring events of the entire year as we celebrate and honor so many deserving business leaders and incredible companies that drive our region forward,” added Heidt.

To explore sponsorship opportunities or purchase tickets to the 132^nd Annual Dinner & Business Awards presented by SAFE Credit Union, please visit this webpage. For more information about the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.metrochamber.org.

About Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

The Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce leads with a collective voice that brings members together for business to prosper by providing opportunity, service, and solutions for a thriving regional economy. Established in 1895, the Metro Chamber is the largest, most prominent, and established voice for business representing members and their workforce in El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, and Yuba counties. The Metro Chamber provides businesses and individuals with the programs, services and advocacy needed to build vibrant communities, a ready workforce, connected region and strong business. For more information, please visit www.metrochamber.org.

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