Annual Celebration
Hosted by the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber will host its 121st Annual Celebration April 8 at the Hilton Fort Collins. Spend an evening with over 700 Chamber members and others from across Northern Colorado.
Date:
April 8, 2026
Time:
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location:
Hilton Fort Collins | 425 W Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO
2025/2026 Sponsorship Information
Honoring Outstanding Business Leaders
“Business is the cornerstone of the community,” said Ann Hutchison, Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO. “As the trusted business champion, catalyst and convener creating shared economic prosperity for Northern Colorado, it was our honor to celebrate these amazing community leaders.”
Congratulations to those recognized for their contributions to our business community and involvement with the Chamber:
2025 Collins Award Recipients: Dave and Steve Nichols, High Country Beverage
2025 David May Advocacy Award: Jeni Arndt, Former Mayor of Fort Collins
2025 Valerie Arnold Volunteer of the Year: Holli McElwee, Kilwins Fort Collins, Old Town Ice Cream & Treats, LLC
The Chamber is a convener of leaders and influences that are making a difference in our community. We are honored to also recognize the following individuals for their contributions over the years:
2025 Board Chair
- Sheri Ridgeway, CEO, Ridgeway Group Innovations
Retiring Chamber Board Members:
- Ryan Schaefer, CEO & Principal, Affinity Partners
- Jennifer Guerro Johnson
- Nick Haws, Colorado Market Manager, EPS Group, Inc.
- Holli McElwee, Owner, Kilwins Fort Collins – Old Town Ice Cream & Treats, LLC
2025 Local Legislative Affairs Committee (LLAC) Chair
- Holli McElwee, Owner, Kilwins Fort Collins – Old Town Ice Cream & Treats, LLC
2025 Annual Celebration
The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 120th Annual Celebration at the Ranch Events Complex in Loveland. The Chamber continued its theme of Building Community Through Business as more than 500 Chamber members and others from the area came together to celebrate the success of the Fort Collins Chamber and the business community.