Annual Valor & Community Service Awards

Join the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce for our 'Business Before Hours: Annual Valor Awards' on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, to celebrate our region's first responders and all their hard work and dedication to keeping our communities safe beyond the call of duty.

Keynote Speaker:
Heather Cogar: Statewide Director, Community Engagement for the Florida Chamber of Commerce

Heather Cogar serves with the Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Prosperity Initiative, where she works to unite business, nonprofit, and government partners to cut childhood poverty in half by 2030 by addressing its root causes at the ZIP code level. Her passion for this mission is personal. After overcoming significant adversity early in life and growing up in the foster care system, Heather earned her bachelor’s degree in business and went on to serve as a deputy sheriff before building a successful career in real estate. Those experiences shaped her commitment to helping families move from crisis to self-sufficiency. Today, she works across Florida to align leaders around data-driven solutions that strengthen families, grow local economies, and ensure every child has a real opportunity to succeed — regardless of their ZIP code.

Award Descriptions:

Valor Award - Awarded to a first responder who demonstrates exceptional courage above and beyond the call of duty, regardless of personal safety, to save another person's life or protect them from harm.
- This is a rare award to share and might not be applicable in 2026; nominations are due in mid-March 2026 and the Chamber can confirm if this award is available afterward.

Community Service Award - Awarded to first responders who have given back to their community by unselfishly volunteering their time to a non-profit agency, organization, community group, or project that benefits the community within the boundaries of Palm Beach North.

Call of the Year - Awarded to recognize one outstanding call from a Fire/Rescue department AND one outstanding call from a Police Department for acts of valor.

Thanks to our Health and Safety Sponsor, Molekule Group Inc., the space will have Pūrgo machines, which help prevent the transmission of infections through medical-grade air sanitization by eliminating 99.99% of harmful airborne pathogens.

Event Cancellation Policy:
A notice of cancellation must be received by eemailwithin 48 hours (2 business days) before the event. Verbal cancellations will be accepted. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the eventwill NOTT receive eventcredit too solidify attendance numbers with the event venue. All cancellation notices received at least 8 hours (2 business days) before the event will be issued in event credit of equal value. Event credits will be applied upon request and are good for up to 1 year from the purchase date. There are NO REFUNDS.

NOTE:
Premier Events (ArtiGras Tickets / Loggerhead Triathlon Registrations) and Special Events (The Leadership Awards Dinner / Holiday Mixer / Business 2 Baseball / Golf Classic) do not qualify for an event credit upon cancellation. Contributions or gifts to the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.

Sponsorship Opportunities (Members Only)*:
Check out the sponsorship information here (a downloadable Dropbox link) and consider becoming a Corporate or Networking Table Sponsor today!

The sponsorship deadline is ONE WEEK before the event. Click Here blue "Register" button at the top right corner of the event webpage (see this video tutorial) to secure your spot. Email Brittany Cartwright for further questions.
*Sponsorships are available for PBN Chamber members only. Membership starts at just $565 for businesses with up to 2 employees. Become a member today!

Sponsorships Available:
Corporate Sponsor (table of 10 + marketing benefits): ONLY ONE Remaining (Three Available per event) $1,250| Three Events: $3,500 | Five Events $5,000
First Responder Appreciation Sponsor (2 tickets; underwrites seating for first responders) - FOUR Remaining (Five Available per event) - $1,000 / SOLD so far - Baptist Health
Networking Table Sponsor (4 tickets, high top table in networking area + marketing benefits) ONLY ONE Remaining (Two Available per event Event $1,000 Five Events : $4,000
Networking Exhibitor (2 tickets + 6-foot table): | $350 Non-Profit Rate / $450 For-Profit Rate ONLY ONE Remaining (Two Available per event)

Annual Sponsorships Still Available:
A/V Sponsor: $5,500 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round) ONLY ONE Available annually

Event Recap Video Sponsor | $3,500 ONLY ONE Available per event

One Event $3,500 | Three Events - $9,000 | Five Events - $14,000 | Series - $30,000

SOLD OUT Sponsorships:
Presenting Sponsor: $4,500 (table of 10 + 3 minutes to talk) SOLD - Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center / Florida Public Utilities
Annual Sponsorships: $5,500 for Series (2 tickets + marketing year-round)

Coffee Sponsor SOLD - Lesser, Landy, Smith & Siegel
Prosperity Juice Sponsor SOLD - HCA Florida JFK North Hospital
Morning Fuel Sponsor SOLD - Lessing's Hospitality Group
Health & Safety Sponsor SOLD - Molekule Group, Inc.
Meet and Greet Sponsor SOLD - Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections
Home Run Sponsor SOLD - Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium

Event Sponsors

Date and Time

Wednesday Jun 17, 2026
7:15 AM - 9:00 AM EDT

7:15 AM - 9:00 AM
7:15 AM - Registration Opens, Networking Reception
7:35 AM - Breakfast
7:45 AM - Program Begins
9:00 AM - Program Concludes

Location

Palm Beach Gardens Marriott
4000 RCA Blvd
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Fees/Admission

Member Discount: $75 Early Registration (up to two weeks before) | $80 week-of | $85 at the door
General Admission: $85 Early Registration (up to two weeks before) | $90 week-of | $95 at the door
Registration will close Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 12 NOON

Display Advertiser: $350 per event | $500/Two Events Available

Sponsorship Opportunities (Members Only)*: Check out the sponsorship information here (a downloadable Dropbox link) and consider becoming a Corporate or Networking Table Sponsor today!
Sponsorship deadline is ONE WEEK before the event! Click the blue "Register" button at the top right corner of the event webpage (see this video tutorial) to secure your spot. Email Brittany Cartwright for further questions.

Contact Information

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Business Before Hours: Annual Valor Awards