The Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce invites community members to its 2024 Annual Awards Banquet, celebrating the individuals and small businesses that contribute to and inspire the local community.

The event will be Friday, Oct. 4 at Dick DeWees Community & Senior Center, 1120 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc.

Highlighting the evening will be the presentation of the 2024 Dick DeWees Leadership Award.

The chamber is currently seeking nominations from the community for several awards, including the 2024 Lompoc Valley Man and Woman of the Year Award, Small Business Hero Excellence Award, and New Business Award.

Deadline for submitting nominations is Monday, Sept. 9.

To register for the Annual Awards Banquet and for award nomination applications, visit the Lompoc Valley Chamber’s website.

Registration deadline for the Annual Awards Banquet is Friday, Sept. 20; Tickets are $60 per person.

The banquet will feature live music, hors d’oeuvres, and a full-course dinner catered by Savory & Sweet Eats. A no-host bar will offer wines from Sanford Winery, as well as a variety of beers and seltzers.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for check-in and cocktail hour, with the program set for 7:30 p.m.

This year’s Title Sponsor is Explore Lompoc; additional sponsorship opportunities are available.