Cheers to Here!
Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce 2026 Business Awards Gala
Cheers to HERE! 🥂
2026 Annapolis Valley Business Awards
Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 6:00–10 PM
Devour! Studios | Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Cheers to the dreamers, the doers, the risk-takers, and the difference-makers. Cheers to HERE!
There’s something extraordinary about the Annapolis Valley. From our rolling vineyards and fertile orchards to the dramatic tides of the Bay of Fundy, we’re surrounded by natural beauty at every turn. But what makes this region truly remarkable? The people who call it home.
Join the Annapolis Valley Chamber of Commerce for an unforgettable evening celebrating the businesses, bold ideas, and incredible people whose passion, determination, and community spirit are every bit as remarkable as the place we’re lucky enough to call home.
From familiar faces to fresh connections, from small beginnings to remarkable achievements, this is our night to raise a glass to the people and businesses who make it all happen.
Come dressed in your Valley Cocktail best, ready for great food, great company, a little sparkle, and plenty of reasons to celebrate.
Your Evening Includes
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A welcoming cocktail reception, sponsored by BMO, featuring a complimentary drink ticket and plenty of opportunities to mix, mingle, and connect
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A delicious three-course plated dinner celebrating locally sourced flavours
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The presentation of the 2026 Annapolis Valley Business Awards
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An evening of celebration, connection, and Valley pride
Tickets & Tables
AVCC Member Ticket: $125
Potential Member Ticket: $250
AVCC Member Table of 10: $1,125
🥂 Bring nine, and your tenth guest is on us!
Gather your team, invite your favourite clients, or bring along the people who’ve helped make your success possible. AVCC members can reserve a table of ten for the price of nine individual tickets. Because the best celebrations are shared!
2026 Award Nominees receive 50% off individual tickets!
Dress Code: Valley Cocktail
Inspired by here. Styled by you.
Think cocktail attire with a little Valley personality!
Take your inspiration from apple red, Fundy blue, vineyard burgundy, orchard green, copper-cliff rust, harvest gold, blossom pink, or night-sky navy.
Whether you’re classic, creative, colourful, or somewhere in between, there’s no required colour or particular look. Just bring your own style to the celebration.
Good to Know Before You Book
Dietary Requirements & Accessibility
We’re committed to making this a welcoming and enjoyable evening for everyone. Please identify any dietary restrictions, allergies, or accessibility/accommodation needs when purchasing your tickets so we can make the appropriate arrangements in advance.
Ticket Policy
Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred to another guest until November 3, 2026. Please contact the Chamber to arrange a transfer.
Because there’s no place quite like HERE, and no people quite like ours.
Cheers to HERE! Reserve your seat today.
Content Marketing with AI
Date: September 16 – November 4
Time: Wednesdays, 1:00–4:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Instructor: Georges Hanna
Turn AI into your personal marketing assistant.
Learning Outcomes
Participants should leave with greater confidence using AI, a clearer understanding of how it fits into their marketing, and practical ways to create better content and get more marketing done with the time they have.
Great fit for:
Business owners, entrepreneurs, marketing staff, communications staff, nonprofits, and anyone responsible for creating or managing content but without a large marketing team behind them.
Program Content
This course goes well beyond asking ChatGPT to write the occasional social media caption. Georges will help participants understand how to use AI as a practical part of their marketing toolkit, helping them generate ideas, better understand their audience, sharpen their messaging, create stronger content and streamline some of the marketing work that eats up their time.
The emphasis is on practical use, not chasing the latest shiny AI tool. Participants will learn how to make AI genuinely useful to their own business and marketing goals.
A particularly valuable part of this program is the individual 1:1 time with Georges. Participants have an opportunity to work on their own business, challenges and opportunities rather than only learning from generic examples.
Please contact jen@annapolisvalleychamber.ca if you have any questions.
These programs are offered at no cost to the participant as they are fully funded by the Nova Scotia government under the Workplace Education Initiative.
Annapolis Valley Chamber of CommerceOrganizer Phone
(902) 678-4634
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Content Marketing with AI
Date: September 16 – November 4
Time: Wednesdays, 1:00–4:30 p.m.
Location: Online
Instructor: Georges Hanna
Turn AI into your personal marketing assistant.
Learning Outcomes
Participants should leave with greater confidence using AI, a clearer understanding of how it fits into their marketing, and practical ways to create better content and get more marketing done with the time they have.
Great fit for:
Business owners, entrepreneurs, marketing staff, communications staff, nonprofits, and anyone responsible for creating or managing content but without a large marketing team behind them.
Program Content
This course goes well beyond asking ChatGPT to write the occasional social media caption. Georges will help participants understand how to use AI as a practical part of their marketing toolkit, helping them generate ideas, better understand their audience, sharpen their messaging, create stronger content and streamline some of the marketing work that eats up their time.
The emphasis is on practical use, not chasing the latest shiny AI tool. Participants will learn how to make AI genuinely useful to their own business and marketing goals.
A particularly valuable part of this program is the individual 1:1 time with Georges. Participants have an opportunity to work on their own business, challenges and opportunities rather than only learning from generic examples.
Please contact jen@annapolisvalleychamber.ca if you have any questions.
These programs are offered at no cost to the participant as they are fully funded by the Nova Scotia government under the Workplace Education Initiative.