Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala & Dinner "A Masquerade Ball"

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Join us for a magical evening as we celebrate those who make our community shine.
Enjoy music, connection, and recognition - where elegance meets inspiration!

Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce
J.R. Hughes Citizen of the Year Awards Gala
"A Masquerade Ball"

Thursday, June 18, from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Asilomar Conference Grounds
Merrill Hall

The theme for this year's celebration is "A Masquerade Ball". 

Dress in your best mask and attire
and be ready for a fun competition.

There will be blackjack and roulette tables, wine tasting, and Shannon & the Night Divers performing!.

This lively and heartfelt evening will celebrate the people who help make Pacific Grove such a vibrant and connected community. Open to both the public and Chamber members, the event is expected to sell out.

Honoring Our 2026 Award Recipients. The Chamber is proud to recognize the following outstanding individuals:

Moe Ammar – James R. Hughes Citizen of the Year
Joyce Halabi – Public Employee of the Year
VJ Kumar – PG Chamber Ambassador of the Year
Peggy Gibbs – Community Champion of the Year
Richard Stillwell – Lifetime Achievement Award 

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Cocktail Hour
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Dinner & Awards
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Dancing, Cards & More

$110.00 for Members
$125.00 for Non-Members

Register now - We always sell out!

Dinner entrees will be a choice of
Chilean Seabass, Steak, or Vegetarian

Local Artisan Cheese Tasting
Chef-Selected Local Artisan Cheeses,
Dried & Seasonal Fruit, Nuts, Honey, Baguettes & Crackers
Molinari Cured Meats

Mini Crab Cakes
Spicy Remoulade Sauce

Artichoke Beignet
Lemon Caper Aioli

Summer Caprese Salad
Heirloom tomato, buffalo mozzarella, crispy parmesan, balsamic glaze, basil puree

Sustainable Fisherman's Catch - Pan Seared Chilean Seabass
Summer succotash, whole grain mustard cream sauce 
OR
Grilled 12 Ounce NY Strip Steak
Chanterelle Velvet, sauteed rainbow chard, bordelaise sauce
OR
Garden Risotto with Asparagus
Sweet peas, morels, baby spinach, Asiago Cheese

Flourless Chocolate Decadence Cake
Raspberry Coulis

*No Refunds*