99th Annual Business Celebration
Thursday, July 16, 2026
The FOR Center
6:00 p.m
The Chamber's largest annual fundraising event & business community celebration gathers members of the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce for an evening of networking, celebration, and vision for the future. This event celebrates the accomplishments of the many businesses and individuals in Murray-Calloway County. Event sponsors enjoy excellent visibility to the largest and most distinguished audience of the year. This event serves as the members' annual meeting.





99th Annual Business Celebration
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Awards Presentation:
Business of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Citizen of the Year
Agriculturalist of the Year
Emerging Business of the Year
Non-Profit of the Year
Women In Business Award
Young Professional of the Year
Educator of the Year
2026 Award Recipients


2026 Citizen of the Year
Nico Yantko
Presented by MCCH


2026 Business of the Year
Kentucky Lake Oil dba Pocket's
Presented by Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Services


2026 Emerging Business of the Year
The Mocktail Guy
Presented by Regions Bank


2026 Woman In Business of the Year
Payton Arant
Presented by Walter's Pharmacy


2026 Young Professional of the Year
Lindsey Scott
Presented by Bacon Farmer Workman/Marcum Engineering


2026 Chamber Volunteer of the Year
Nathan Crafton
Selected by Chamber Staff & Board

2026 Nonprofit of the Year
Murray Calloway Community Foundation
Presented by Independence Bank


2026 Agriculture Award
Kristie Guffey
Presented by FNB Bank


2026 Educator of the Year
CJ Dial
Presented by Main Impact Federal Credit Union
