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Annual Events

Six events reaching 900 + attendees and viewers
TRANSFORMATION U
92 Attendees
Our fourth annual Transformation U was held Friday , March 6 , with a keynote presented by Royce and Keri Young . The couple spoke about their journey to continue their pregnancy in hopes of offering others life . What was supposed to be the worst experience of their lives became the best .
LEGISLATIVE LUNCHEON
83 Attendees
The Oklahoma House Seats 33 ( Brice Chaffin & John Talley ) and 34 ( Aaron Means & Trish Ranson ) candidates as well as State Senator District 21 ( Tom Dugger & Rick Dunham ) candidates joined us virtually on Friday , June 12 , to discuss their campaign platforms .

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ANNUAL AWARDS GALA
345 + Attendees
COMMERCE | 2021 P r o fi l e Magazine of the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber ’ s Annual Awards Gala was held Friday , Jan . 17 , at the ConocoPhillips OSU Alumni Center . The event , presented by Oklahoma State University , highlighted the Chamber ’ s achievements for 2019 and awarded businesses and individuals who excelled in their efforts to make Stillwater a better place . Attendees recognized Leadership Stillwater Class XXVIII and their fundraising efforts for the group ’ s new initiative , Envision Stillwater . More than 350 members and supporters honored award recipients , including :
Hall of Fame Award — Calvin J . Anthony Citizen of the Year — Stan Clark Chamber Choice — District Bicycles
Family-owned Business of the Year — Lambert Construction Company
Nonprofit of the Year — Stillwater Arts & Humanities Council
Large Business of the Year — InterWorks Small Business of the Year — ProValue . Net
Ambassador of the Year — Kristen Hadley | WorkIT Coworking Center
Young Professional of the Year — Stephen Gose | Gose & Associates
Leading Edge Award — Steve Irby | Kicker