NEJC Annual Gala

About this event

On Saturday, November 21, the NEJC Chamber presents The Annual Gala 2026 — an elegant evening of dinner, dancing, awards, and entertainment at the Marriott Kansas City Overland Park. This annual event is a premier black-tie optional affair in Northeast Johnson County, welcoming over 350 business and community leaders from the greater metro area. The Annual Gala celebrates the many community successes and honors members whose significant contributions have furthered the Chamber’s vision to connect, build and grow Northeast Johnson County. All funds raised from this event support the continued efforts of the NEJC Chamber in local communities.

VIP and Dinner entertainment by Shawnee Mission North Jazz Band.

Timeline of Evening:

5 pm – VIP reception 6 pm – Cocktails and Silent Auction Begins 7 pm – Business Awards Dinner Dancing following

Book your room at the Marriott under the NEJC Chamber Room Block Last Day to Book: October 22, 2026 - Use the link below!

Book your group rate for NEJC Chamber Gala Room Block Nov 2026

Celebrate NEJC Members nominated for Business Awards!

Small Business of the Year Nominees

AA Accounting LLC J's BBQ Smokehouse & Catering SK Security Strauss Peyton Portrait Studio Woof's Play & Stay Zoom Room

Corporate Business of the Year Nominees

30hop Clinical Counseling Associates Fogo de Chao IKEA Lifted Logic

Non-profit of the Year Nominees

Advent Health Shawnee Mission CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties Downtown Overland Park Partnership Santa Fe Waystation Special Olympics Kansas

Volunteer of the Year Nominees (Warman Service Award)

Bridget Anaya (Funeral Business Consulting) Cathy Holub (IKEA) Esther Jost-Mengarelli (CASA) Jenny Smith (City of Mission Parks & Rec) Meredith Reynolds (Reynolds Automotive) Mitch Ray (Pinnacle Staffing Group)