2026 Annual Membership Banquet

​ March 7, 2026

Presented by
L&M Tire & Auto

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"Where Business Meets the Fast Lane"
A 1950s-themed Pinewood Derby Car Auction & Races
​and Annual Awards Banquet
​5:30 p.m. at Southern Charm Estate

Awards Sponsor: 

Derby Car Race Results and Fun Awards:
1st Place: Derick Barnes with the Lawrence County Pickers car built by Jason Robbins
2nd Place: Mandie Adams with the Moments by Mandie Photography car built by Jason Robbins
3rd Place: Anthony Aust with the Austco Tree Service car built by Anthony Aust
4th Place: Tara Prater with the Shelter Insurance car built by Adeline Patillo
Calcutta winner of $1,100: Jason Prater

Builder of the Fastest Car: Jason Robbins
Best Decorated Table: Adams Roofing
Best Dressed: LeAnne Pfeiffer

Victory Lap Sponsors: 

Bar Sponsor:
​Trogdon Agency

Catering: KeenBean Coffee Roasters
Desserts: Wild Four Bakery & Greenhouse
Linens & Rentals: Events by Amie
Photo Backdrop: Mt. Vernon Regional Arts Council
Photography: LeAnne Pfeiffer Photography
Racetrack: Steve Wendler and First Baptist Church

2024 Recipients:
Golden Apple Award Sheryl Hood and Jason Prater
Business Leader Award Terri Cook
Citizen of the Year Tom Cox
New Member of the Year My Main Street Pizzeria
Business of the Year Elder Farms
Legacy Award Recipient Kathy Fairchild

2023 Recipients:
Golden Apple Award Mike Tebow & Max Springer
Volunteer of the Year Christy Beshore
Citizen of the Year Sheriff Brad DeLay
Business Leader Award David Burnett & Brian Daugherty
New Member of the Year Adams Roofing
Business of the Year Jameson Heating & Air
Legacy Award Recipient Sam Jones

2022 Recipients: 
​Golden Apple Award John Bennett & Delinda Jenkins
Volunteer of the Year Abigail Lutes, LifeBridge Assembly
Citizen of the Year Jason Robbins, Whosoever MV Inc.
New Member of the Year 22 Sierra Coffee Company
Business of the Year 417 Athletics

Sponsorship Opportunities

 Presenting Sponsor: $1,500 SOLD
-Prominent logo placement on all advertising materials, programs, tickets, and more.
-Logo printed on banners on stage backdrop
-Prime table placement at the front, nearest the stage.
-Onstage recognition during the event.
-One complimentary sponsored table (includes 8 seats). Sponsor provides the centerpiece giveaway and 8 promotional items for the table.
-8 complimentary event tickets for your sponsored table.
Awards Sponsor: $1,000 (1 available) SOLD
-Business name engraved on Business of the Year, New Member of the Year and Nonprofit of the Year awards
-Logo printed on banners on stage backdrop
-Prime table placement at the front, nearest the stage.
-Onstage recognition during the event.
-One complimentary sponsored table (includes 8 seats). Sponsor provides the centerpiece giveaway and 8 promotional items for the table.
-8 complimentary event tickets for your sponsored table.
-Opportunity to be on stage to present the awards to recipients.
Victory Lap Sponsors: Three sponsors at $1,000 each SOLD
-Logo printed on banners on stage backdrop.
-Prime table placement at the front, nearest the stage.
-Onstage recognition during the event.
-One complimentary sponsored table (includes 8 seats). Sponsor provides the centerpiece giveaway and 8 promotional items for the table.
-8 complimentary event tickets for your sponsored table.
-Serve as judges (or provide a judge) for Best Decorated Table and Best Dressed with logo printed on award certificates.
-Present the trophy for the recipient who built the fastest derby car.
-Present big check and photo op for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place race winners.
Bar Sponsor: $500 SOLD
-Promotion leading up to the event on all social media pages.
-Logo placement on the banquet program.
-Branded signage at the bar.
-One complimentary sponsored table (includes 8 seats). Sponsor provides the centerpiece giveaway and 8 promotional items for the table.
Table Sponsor: $100 (1 available)
-Individualized and direct promotion to guests at the banquet.
-Business listed on the program that all guests receive.
-Sponsors are requested to provide a centerpiece for the table that will be given away at the end of the night.
​-****Does not come with attendee tickets.
-Provide 8 marketing/promo items for each seat at your table. These items should serve as advertising materials for your business, which guests can take home. Popular options include branded tumblers, mini gift baskets, branded merchandise, and more. The creative possibilities are endless!

Recommendations:
We have local businesses who can assist with centerpieces and marketing/promo gift items:
Floral centerpieces:
Miss Maddy's Floral & Boutique
Mt. Vernon Greenhouse & Floral
​Custom marketing/promo gift items:
Create a Buzz Promotions
Grafpros

Enjoy highlights from 2024!
"Run for the Roses" Featuring Goldfish Races
Photos compliments of LeAnne Pfeiffer Photography