Lubbock Chamber Will Present Awards in December
The local organization will honor six business and community leaders at a luncheon on December 8, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Business — General
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The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce will recognize six local award recipients during a ceremony scheduled for December 8, 2026. The event will take place at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.
Why it matters
These annual awards highlight the contributions of local enterprises and individuals to the regional economy. The ceremony serves to acknowledge the impact of organizations and professionals within the city.
The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce represents approximately 1,500 businesses in the region. Tickets for the awards luncheon are priced at $65 for members, $85 for nonmembers, and $500 for a table of eight.
The players
Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
This professional association supports and represents the interests of approximately 1,500 local businesses.
Sidney Hopper
He is a representative of The United Family who has been named Businessperson of the Year.
Janie Zuniga
She is a member of the MCM Elegante staff who was selected as Volunteer of the Year.
James Butts
He is an employee of Hart Heating and A/C who earned the title of Ambassador of the Year.
The details
The event will honor the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, Market Lubbock, and Visit Lubbock as Business of the Year. Other honorees include Sidney Hopper, Janie Zuniga, Mission Services, Little Guys Movers, and James Butts.
Timeline
The awards luncheon occurs on December 8, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Market Landscape
The awards highlight the ongoing collaboration between local economic development entities and private sector contributors. These honors reflect the city's broader competitive strategy to bolster growth and community involvement through public recognition of business leadership.
Local business owners and residents interested in attending the luncheon must secure tickets at the established member or nonmember rates. Catering for the event will be provided by United Supermarkets for all attendees.
The takeaway
These awards provide a snapshot of the most active participants in the regional economy for the current year. Interested parties can support local networking by purchasing tickets for the December ceremony.
What happens next
The awards luncheon is set to take place at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center on December 8, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Further reading
For more information on regional commerce, visit the Business — General section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 102.5 KISS FM.
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