Lubbock Chamber Announces 2026 Business and Community Award Winners

Some of Lubbock's most recognizable businesses and community leaders are getting a little well-deserved recognition this December.

The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce has announced the recipients of its 2026 business and community awards, including honors for economic development, small business, volunteer service and business leadership.

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The winners will be recognized at the Chamber's Celebrate: Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon, presented by Lubbock National Bank, on Tuesday, December 8th.

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Here Are Lubbock's 2026 Chamber Award Winners

Six awards will be presented at this year's luncheon:

• Business of the Year: Lubbock Economic Development Alliance / Market Lubbock / Visit Lubbock - Sponsored by Freese & Nichols
• Businessperson of the Year: Sidney Hopper, The United Family - Sponsored by Parkhill
• Small Business of the Year: Mission Services - Sponsored by One Guy from Italy
• Volunteer of the Year: Janie Zuniga, MCM Elegante - Sponsored by Texas Mutual Insurance Company
• Chair's Choice Award: Little Guys Movers - Sponsored by Wayland Baptist University
• Ambassador of the Year: James Butts, Hart Heating and A/C - Sponsored by Covenant Health

It's a diverse group, representing everything from economic development and retail to small businesses and community service.

Lubbock National Bank Presents This Year's Event

The luncheon will be held at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on December 8th.

Eddie Schulz, President and CEO of Lubbock National Bank, says the event recognizes the people and businesses making a difference in the community.

Celebrate: Annual Meeting & Awards is a special time to come together as a community and applaud the people and businesses making a difference.

United Supermarkets will provide catering for the event.

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Abie Rampy, Director of Public Relations for The United Family, says the company is proud to support an event recognizing local business leadership and community involvement.

How to Attend the Awards Luncheon

Tickets are available at the following prices:

• $65 for Lubbock Chamber of Commerce members
• $85 for nonmembers
• $500 for a table of eight

Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Tickets and additional information can be found through the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.

Recognizing the People Behind Lubbock's Business Community

The Lubbock Chamber represents approximately 1,500 businesses throughout Lubbock and the surrounding area.

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This year's honorees reflect the variety of businesses and individuals contributing to the local economy, from organizations working to attract new opportunities to the Hub City to small businesses and volunteers serving the community.

Congratulations to all six winners. It's good to see some familiar Lubbock names getting the recognition they've earned.