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Captain's Awards • Sept 16th • Purchase Tickets Here
Captain's Awards
An evening raising funds and celebrating our chamber.
Theme: Cowboy Cocktail
Event Date:
Wednesday, September 16
Cocktail Hour: 5:30PM
Dinner: 6:30PM
Tickets & Sponsorships: Coming June
Venue:
Somers Mansion
60 Lesley Ave
Somers, Montana
Celebrate the spirit of the West Shore!
Saddle up for one of the West Shore’s connected nights of community and celebration at the 2026 Captain’s Awards, hosted at the historic Somers Mansion.
Each year, this signature event brings together local businesses, community leaders, neighbors, and friends for an unforgettable evening recognizing the people and organizations helping our communities thrive. From meaningful conversations and shared laughter to premium raffles, entertainment, and memorable moments, the Captain’s Awards is where business and community come together like family.
The evening will feature:
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Cocktail and charcuterie hour and social gathering beginning at 5:30PM
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Dinner and Dessert service by House of S&M Catering
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Handcrafted cocktails, beer, and wine by Glacier Perks
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Live music by Big Sky City Lights
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Silent auction packages,and crowd-favorite experience: Instant Wine Cellar Raffle!
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Recognition of this year’s Chamber Member of the Year: Wendi Phelps, LMT -- (Captain's Award presented now every 2 years)
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A welcoming atmosphere filled with celebration, connection, and community spirit
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Attire Theme: Cowboy Cocktail
Whether you’re a longtime Chamber member, local business owner, or community supporter, this is a night to dress up, celebrate local impact, and enjoy an elevated evening with some of the best people in the valley.
SPONSOR THE FUN.
SUPPORTING & CELEBRATING OUR COMMUNITY
This signature gathering brings together local business owners, community leaders, Chamber members, and supporters for a memorable night of cocktails, conversation, entertainment, and celebration. As a sponsor, your business receives valuable visibility before, during, and after the event while being part of an experience that highlights the people, partnerships, and community spirit that make the West and North Shore thrive.
Your sponsorship helps support the Chamber’s year-round efforts to advocate for local businesses, create meaningful community events, foster connections, and strengthen the local economy — all while placing your business front and center at our only fundraising celebration.
We invite you to be part of it.
Impact with
your generosity
Donate. Delight. Celebrate.
The Captain’s Awards Celebration comes to life through the generosity of our local business community—and we’re inviting you to be part of it. We are seeking donated items such as gift cards, experiences, services, curated baskets, and bottles of wine for our crowd-favorite Instant Wine Cellar, all to be featured in our raffles and silent auctions.
PS. It's tax-deductible!
