Business ExcellenceAwards Gala
Masquerade Ball
Presented by John Maher Builders
One night to celebrate the businesses and people behind Spring Hill’s best year yet — dinner, awards, a live band, and a little mystery.
Date
Friday, November 6, 2026
Time
6:00 – 10:00 PM · Doors open 5:00 PM
Venue
UAW Hall · Spring Hill, TN
Dress code
Black tie — masquerade masks encouraged
Seven masks come off for the spotlight
Nominations open soon — every category celebrates a member of the Spring Hill business community.
Business of the Year
The member business that defined excellence in Spring Hill this year.
Non-Profit of the Year
The organization whose mission moved our community forward.
Boss of the Year
The leader people actually want to work for — nominated by the people who know best.
Man of the Year
Honoring a man whose service and character left a mark on Spring Hill this year.
Woman of the Year
Honoring a woman whose leadership and heart moved this community forward.
Community Impact Award
Recognizing the business that showed up for Spring Hill when it mattered.
Entrepreneur of the Year
A founder whose vision and grit set the pace for what’s next.
How the night unfolds
Doors open at 5:00 for cocktail hour; the program runs 6:00 to 10:00 at the UAW Hall. Final run of show to come — but here’s the shape of the night.
Reserve your seat now5:00 PM
Doors open · cocktail hour
Masks on. Drinks, red-carpet photos, and mingling around the dance floor.
6:00 PM
Welcome & dinner
A plated dinner with your table — your seat is on the live seating map.
7:00 PM
Awards ceremony
The Business Excellence Awards — with sponsor recognition and commercial video spotlights between categories.
8:30 PM
Band & entertainment
Live music takes the stage and the dance floor opens.
10:00 PM
Last dance
Dancing and networking until the lights come up — see you next year.
Every table carries a sponsor’s name
Sponsor tables release before tickets open to the public — claim your table, fill it with your people, and put your business name on the map, the signage, and the program.
Platinum Table Sponsor
Ten-Top
$2,500
- Your own ten-top table — all 10 tickets included
- Table carries your business name on the map & signage
- Sponsor recognition during the program
- First pick of tables before public sale
Gold Table Sponsor
Eight-Top
Pricing coming soon
- A full eight-top table — all 8 tickets included
- Table carries your business name on the map & signage
- Sponsor recognition during the program
- Pick your table before tickets open to the public
Silver Table Sponsor
Name a Table
Pricing coming soon
- 2 seats at an eight-top table
- You name the table — your business on the map & signage
- Sponsor recognition during the program
- Pick your table before tickets open to the public
Pick your seat. Pick your people.
Every ticket is a real seat on the live map — see who’s already sitting where and claim the spot next to them.
Questions, answered
Is a mask required?
Masks are encouraged but never required — we’ll have a mask station at the door if you’d like to borrow one for the evening. Dress is black tie / formal.
When do tickets go on sale?
Sponsor tables release first — Platinum, Gold, and Silver sponsors pick their tables before individual tickets open to the public. Every table at the gala carries a sponsor’s name.
How do tickets and seating work?
Tickets are sold per seat on a live seating map — you pick your exact seat and see who else is sitting where, so you can sit with the people you want.
Can I buy a full table?
Yes — that’s exactly what Platinum (ten-top) and Gold (eight-top) table sponsorships are: the whole table, all the tickets, and your name on it.
How do award nominations work?
Nominations open soon. Any Chamber member business or individual can be nominated — watch your inbox and this page for the nomination form.
When can sponsors set up?
Setup day is Thursday, November 5, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the UAW Hall. The sponsor team will share load-in details as the event approaches.
I bought a ticket — what happens next?
Your confirmation email includes your ticket with a QR code (and wallet pass). Show it at the door for check-in, and keep an eye on it for live updates during the night.
The masks are waiting.
Seats go fast once the map opens — grab yours and see who’s at your table.