Chamber’s Celebrate! event set for Nov. 12

Each year, the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce recognizes some of its outstanding members at its annual event, Celebrate! And this year is no different. Here’s a look at the honorees:

• St. Johns County Chamber Member of the Year: Susan Griffin, publisher of The Ponte Vedra Recorder

• President’s Award: Orv Dothage of Northrop Grumman

• Fred Schroeder Economic Development Award, health care industry in St. Johns County: AdventHealth Palm Coast, Ascension St. Vincent’s, Baptist Health, HCA Florida Healthcare and UF Health St. Johns

• Marty Lewis Ambassador of the Year: Adam Gregory II of Advanced Business Solutions

• Small Business of the Year: Tersak’s Family Martial Arts Academy

On Thursday, Nov. 12, the Chamber will recognize these members for their contributions and impact, and to mark another successful year, at Celebrate! 2026. The event will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Johns Golf & Country Club, 205 St. Johns Golf Drive, St. Augustine.

The fun-filled, festive evening includes a plated dinner, drinks and dessert, plus a performance by a Cathedral Arts Project student orchestra, a fun photo booth to commemorate the night, a look back at the year and all the Chamber has accomplished, and great networking and connection.

Tickets are $85 each and include dinner, drinks and program. For tickets, go to https://www.sjcchamber.com/celebrate2026.