Heart of McDowell Gala
Schedule
Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Beam Celebration Center Marion, NC | Marion, NC
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! It's almost Gala Time!The McDowell Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Annual Chamber Gala — where business meets the heart of McDowell.
On Friday, April 24, 2026, we will gather to celebrate the leaders, innovators, employers, entrepreneurs, and community champions who make McDowell County thrive.
🏆 Award Categories Include:
• Duke Energy Citizenship & Service Award
• New Business of the Year
• Employer of the Year
• Spark Plug Award
• ⭐ NEW: Lifetime Achievement Award
Do you know a business that’s raising the bar?
An employer who truly invests in their people?
A leader whose service has shaped our community for decades?
Now is the time to recognize them.
📝 Submit your nomination by March 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
📎 Nominate here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddaWRU-YeUxuSoA1Y5pbdK7a6ay9Jatwcjy4J9Lgm6nu0w9g/viewform?usp=header
Help us honor those who move McDowell forward — not just in business, but in heart.
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Where is it happening?
Beam Celebration Center Marion, NC, 2170 Rutherford Rd, Marion, NC 28752-5367, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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