The Annual Dinner

MAY 4, 2026

Stronger Together.

Healthy Communities and Growing Economies.

Join us for an extraordinary celebration of leadership, innovation, and community impact. Each year, this highly anticipated event brings together business and political leaders to inspire and energize our community. Featuring a dynamic keynote speaker and the presentation of awards to outstanding community leaders, it’s an evening you won’t want to miss.

Be part of this memorable occasion as we honor those who are driving progress and shaping the future.

The 2026 Annual Dinner Program Book

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2026 Annual Dinner

600+

Attendees to connect with.

104+

Tradition for over 104 years.

2026 Award Recipients

Lifetime Achievement Award

Honoree Tribute by 1440 Film Co.

Michael J. Hare

Buccini Pollin Group

Community Service Award

Honoree Tribute by 1440 Film Co.

Food Bank of Delaware

Represented by: Cathy Kanefsky

Economic Impact Award

Honoree Tribute by 1440 Film Co.

Chemours

Represented by: Denise Dignam

2026 Agenda

Doors Open + Check-In

Chase Center Lobby

4:30 PM

Networking + Cocktails

Governors Hall

4:30 PM

Keynote and Awards Dinner

Wilmington Hall

5:30 PM

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Kerriann Otaño

OperaDelaware

REFLECTION

The Honorable Darius Brown

State Senator

WELCOME REMARKS

Yvonne Deadwyler

New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO

COUNTY REMARKS

The Honorable Marcus Henry
New Castle County Executive

SENATOR REMARKS

The Honorable Lisa Blunt Rochester
U.S. Senator for Delaware

DINNER IS SERVED

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Janice Nevin

ChristianaCare, President & CEO

Keynote Moderator

Yvonne Deadwyler

New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, President & CEO

BOARD CHAIR REMARKS

Pamela Scott
Saul Ewing Partner
Chamber Board of Directors, Chair

AWARDS CEREMONY

Economic Impact Award

Chemours

Represented by: Denise Dignam, President & CEO

Community Service Award

The Food Bank of Delaware

Represented by: Cathy Kanefsky, President & CEO

Lifetime Achievement Award

Michael J. Hare

Buccini Pollin Group, Executive Vice President

CLOSING REMARKS

Yvonne Deadwyler

New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO

Event Ends

7:30 PM

A Word from our Annual Dinner Committee

Become a Sponsor

Become a sponsor or advertise your business in our event program and have your business seen by 600 attendees and digital reach.

Presenting

$15,000*

Three (3) reserved tables of eight (8)

Promotion as the Presenting Sponsor of the Annual Dinner

Keynote Speaker opportunity of the Annual Dinner

Opportunity to welcome guests from stage at the beginning of the program

Provide 3-minute promotional video to be played during the program

Branding on event signage, digital signage, table toppers placed at each Dinner table

Full-page advertisement in event program book

Company representative’s photo with keynote speaker (applicable if not already keynote speaker)

Access to VIP President’s Circle reception prior to the Annual Dinner

Center screen listing with company name and logo

Recognition as the Presenting Sponsor in social media promotion and on website

Presenting Sponsor acknowledgment during program including logo or photos on side projection screens

Benefits customizable – For more information, please contact our team.

Reserved

Gold

$10,000

Two (2) reserved tables of eight (8)

Opportunity to welcome the keynote speaker from stage

Company representative’s photo with keynote speaker

Access to VIP President’s Circle reception prior to the Annual Dinner

Branding on event signage, digital signage, table toppers placed at each Dinner table

Full-page advertisement in event program book

Center screen listing with company name and logo

Recognition as the Gold Sponsor in social media promotion and on website

Acknowledgment during program including logo or photos on side projection screens

Sponsor

Silver

$5,000

One (1) reserved table of eight (8)

Prominent Seating Location

Access to VIP President’s Circle reception prior to the Annual Dinner

Branding on event signage, digital signage, table toppers placed at each Dinner table

Full page ad in program book

Recognition on social media and website

Acknowledgment during program including logo or photos on side projection screens

Sponsor

Bronze

$3,500

Four (4) tickets to Dinner

Access to VIP President’s Circle reception prior to the Annual Dinner

Branding on event signage, digital signage, table toppers placed at each Dinner table

Half page ad in program book

Recognition on social media and website

Acknowledgment during program including logo or photos on side projection screens

Sponsor

*Only one available

Email Jordan Spencer at spencerj@ncccc.com about sponsorships.

REserve your SEAT

Tickets

$250.00 Member Discount Ticket
$350.00 General Admission Ticket

Tables of 8

$2,100.00 Member Discount Table of 8
$2,900.00 General Admission Table of 8

Program ad

Event program is distributed to over 600 attendees and includes agenda, award winners, sponsors, exhibitors, and more.

2025 Program Book

Specs

Full Page
(5″w x 8″h)

$700

Half Page
(5″w x 4″h)

$350

2025 Award Recipients

Lifetime Achievement Award

Honoree Tribute by 1440 Film Co.

The Legacy of Ted Blunt

A Life of Leadership, Service, and Civic Impact

Community Service Award

Honoree Tribute by 1440 Film Co.

Raye Jones Avery

Entrepreneur

Economic Impact Award

Honoree Tribute by 1440 Film Co.

Incyte

Represented by: Hervé Hoppenot

Chairperson’s Excellence Award

Honoree Tribute by 1440 Film Co.

Robert W. Whetzel

Director, Richards, Layton & Finger

2025 Annual Dinner Photos

View Full 2025 Gallery Here

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