The business community celebration returns on October 28th in Ocean Shores!

After a two year hiatus, Greater Grays Harbor, Inc.’s (GGHI) Leader’s Banquet & Business Recognition Awards is scheduled for Friday, October 28th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ocean Shores Convention Center

This annual gala serves as GGHI’s opportunity to celebrate and recognize business success and dedication in Grays Harbor County. At the Banquet, awards for GGHI Ambassador, Non-Profit, Small Business, Large Business, New Business/Organization, and the coveted Business of the Year are unveiled to the public in a celebration unlike any other.

The top four nominees include:

Large Business of the Year

  • Galway Bay Irish Pub & Restaurant
  • Great Northwest Federal Credit Union
  • Summit Pacific Medical Center
  • Grays Harbor Public Utility District #1
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    Extreme Fun Center’s table decor at the 2018 Leader’s Banquet.

Small Business of the Year

  • Casa Mia Italian Restaurant
  • The Jitter House
  • Too Cool Sportswear
  • Aberdeen Art Center

New Business/Organization of the Year

  • Pizza Factory
  • The Moore Wright Group
  • Harborena
  • Finish Line Car Care

Non-Profit of the Year

  • Grays Harbor Community Foundation
  • Grays Harbor YouthWorks
  • Habitat for Humanity of Grays Harbor
  • PAWS of Grays Harbor

Business of the Year

  • Mount Olympus Brewing Company
  • Harbor Pacific Bottling, Inc.
  • Martin Bruni Liquor
  • Renewable Energy Group – Grays Harbor, LLC (REG)

While the Banquet’s main focus is the business awards, there’s plenty more excitement to round out the evening including an extensive live auction (preview items here!) with unique items and overnight getaways, a surf and turf dinner, 10 Year GGHI Anniversary Champagne Toast, Best of Live ticket sales, included table wine and initial cocktail ticket, as well as the opportunity to support GGHI’s Education Foundation.

Additionally, businesses sponsoring a full table have the opportunity to participate in the signature Table Decorating Contest where hosts go all-out designing decor to represent their business in accordance with this year’s theme, ‘By Land & By Sea: Celebrating Grays Harbor Businesses.’

Single tickets to this exclusive event are currently priced at $90 for GGHI members and $100 for non-members. Table sponsorships are $800 for GGHI members and $1,000 for non-members. In order for GGHI members to access this exclusive pricing, please check your email for a message from CEO, Lynnette Buffington or contact the GGHI office. Ticket sales officially close on October 10th at 5 p.m.

Guests must be 21+ to attend. Event sponsorships in varying levels are still available, if you or your business is interested, please contact Stephanie Conway at sconway@graysharbor.org or (360) 532-7888 today. Tickets can be purchased directly and more information can be found at https://leadersbanquet.afrogs.org.

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Crowd gathered at past Leader’s Banquet event/