Klamath Falls, Ore. – This Saturday marks the Klamath County Chamber of Commerce’s 104th Annual Community Gala. It will take place this Saturday from 5 to 11 at the Rocky Mountain Construction Hanger on Stinson Way. Awards will be handed out to various individuals and organizations from the Klamath Basin.
The Community Business Excellence Award Nominees
This award recognizes a business that truly represents the complete package including excellence in what they do, a commitment to giving back to our community, and a reputation for being a great place to work (if they have employees). We recognize these traits because these help set the tone for our local economy and strengthen our community every day.
Community Business Excellence nominees:
• Sage Credit Union formerly Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union
• Legacy Furniture
• Fairfield Realty
• Padgett Klamath Falls
• Steel Sensations
• Retro Room
• JL’S Auto Detailing
• Diamond Home Improvement
• Jack of All Blades Landscaping
• Subbed In Designs
• Sara Bella Lash Studio
Each of these businesses embodies leadership, service, and pride in our community and we’re grateful for the impact they make across the Basin.
The Community Impact Award recognizes a nonprofit organization and/or individual whose work has made a meaningful and lasting difference in our community. This award honors collaboration, service, partnership, and a deep commitment to improving quality of life across the Basin.
2026 Community Impact Award nominees:
• Klamath Basin Home Builders Association (KBHBA)
• Klamath Falls Downtown Association (KFDA)
• Klamath Senior Center
• Klamath Drainage District (KDD)
• Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank
• David R. Kingsley Foundation
• Benefit for the Basin
Bob Kingzett
Each of these nominees exemplifies service, collaboration, and a commitment to strengthening our community. Their impact is felt every day through the people they serve, the partnerships they build, and the care they show for the Basin
The Trailblazer Award recognizes a business that is pushing boundaries through growth, innovation, and bold thinking. This award honors those who aren’t afraid to try new approaches, invest in the future, and help move our local economy forward.
2026 Trailblazer Award nominees:
• LT Excavating and Precast Industries
• Jennifer Fairfield, Fairfield Realty
• JL’s Auto Detailing
• Healthy Klamath
Each of these nominees demonstrates what it means to be a trailblazer by embracing innovation, adapting to change, and creating momentum that benefits both their business and the broader community.
The Lifetime Achievement Award honors individuals whose impact cannot be measured by a single role, project, or year. These are the people who showed up again and again, invested in others, and helped build the foundation our community stands on today.
2026 Lifetime Achievement nominees:
Each of these individuals has given years and in many cases, a lifetime to serving others, strengthening organizations, mentoring future leaders, and making the Basin a better place to live. Their influence is felt not just in accomplishments, but in people, relationships, and the values they modeled along the way
The Emerging Leader Award Nominees
Leadership doesn’t start with a title or a job. It starts with courage, character, and a willingness to step up and do the things. Our Emerging Leader Award recognizes young people who are already making a difference, showing us that leadership can begin at any age.
2026 Emerging Leader Award nominees:
Each of these young leaders has shown initiative, responsibility, and heart by stepping forward to contribute, serve others, and help shape the future of our community. Their actions remind us that leadership is not about age, but about impact.