Greater Grays Harbor, Inc. (GGHI) invites community members to join in as they celebrate business success in Grays Harbor County at their 2025 Leaders’ Banquet. This year’s gala is scheduled for Friday, May 30th from 5:30pm to 9:00pm at the Quinault Beach Resort & Casino in Ocean Shores.

This annual GGHI Signature Event presents a unique opportunity to reveal the winners of the 2025 Business Recognition Awards. The nominees were solicited from the community in March before the final voting portal was opened to the GGHI Membership. This year’s awards include: GGHI Ambassador of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, New Business/Organization of the Year, Government/Municipality of the Year, and the coveted GGHI Member of the Year. The top four nominees per category will be recognized prior to the event and on stage before the winner is announced in a celebration unique to our area.

While the Leaders’ Banquet’s main focus is on presenting the awards, the gala promises excitement all evening long. Bid on live auction packages featuring unique items and overnight getaways, indulge in a catered dinner complete with grilled tri-tip, BBQ chicken, sides, and dessert, try your luck on the 50/50 raffle, and ‘Raise the Paddle’ to support GGHI’s 501(c)3 Education Foundation benefitting local students.

Additionally, businesses purchasing a full table have the exclusive opportunity to participate in the signature Table Decorating Contest. Hosts go all-out designing elaborate displays to represent their business in accordance with this year’s theme, ‘From Tides to Timber: Honoring Leadership in Grays Harbor.’ Attendees will vote on their favorites and the winner will be presented on stage with an award. Check out some of the past over-the-top table decorations at here.

Single tickets to the Leaders’ Banquet are priced at $100 for GGHI members and $110 for non-members. Full tables with eight seats are available for $900 for GGHI members and $1,100 for non-members. Ticket sales officially close on May 9th at 5:00pm.

Guests must be 21+ to attend. Event sponsorships in varying levels are available. If you or your business is interested, please contact GGHI at communications@graysharbor.org or (360) 532-7888. Tickets can be purchased, and more information can be found HERE!