2026 ABBY Awards Announced: Celebrating Leaders, Champions & Business Excellence

The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2026 ABBY Awards, a prestigious evening celebrating the individuals, businesses, and organizations that drive progress and inspire excellence throughout the Aberdeen community. In addition to honoring outstanding achievements in business and leadership, the evening will also feature the graduation of the 2026 Leadership Aberdeen class, making it a powerful celebration of leadership and community impact.

The 2026 ABBY Awards will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at the Best Western Aberdeen. The evening will begin with a 5:30 p.m. social, followed by dinner, with the awards program beginning at 7:15 p.m. “This event is one of our favorite nights of the year because it shines a spotlight on the people and organizations that make Aberdeen such a strong and vibrant community,” said Gail Ochs, CEO of the Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce. “From innovative businesses to dedicated volunteers and emerging leaders, the ABBY Awards allow us to celebrate the individuals who are helping shape the future of our region.”

Tickets for the event are $75 per person or $650 for a reserved table of eight. The ABBY Awards recognize excellence in leadership, business innovation, and community impact across several categories.

Chamber Awards

  • Chamber Rockstar Award
  • Chamber Business Champion Award
  • Spark Award

Individual Awards

  • Top 4 Under 40
  • Legacy of Service Award
  • ViTality Award

Business Awards

  • Community Impact Award
  • Customer Care Award
  • Heart of Service Award
  • Wellness Warrior Award
  • Cultivator of Progress Award
  • People’s Choice Award

Award recipients will be announced live during the event, adding to the excitement as the community gathers to celebrate the leaders, businesses, and organizations making a difference across the Aberdeen area. To purchase tickets or learn more about the ABBY Awards, visit:www.aberdeen-chamber.com/abby