Annual Chamber Events

Supper Under The Stars

September 9th, 2026

Started in 2023,

this unique 150-person outdoor dinner celebrating our wonderful community and Chamber members has quickly become an annual favorite.

This year’s Supper Under the Stars, the main fundraising event of the year for our Hamilton Chamber of Commerce, will be held on Wednesday, September 9th, from 7 to 10 pm at Hotel One75.

Mark your calendar - tickets will be on sale soon!

The theme this year is Hollywood Nights.
Rest assured the planning committee is pulling out all of the stops to make you feel like you've stepped back in time for a star-studded, Golden Age evening out, all to support your local business community and celebrate our annual Chamber Award winners.

We’d love your participation in bringing this event to life! Are you interested in making a raffle donation or other contribution?

Maybe you want to volunteer or sponsor?

Get in touch with Emily at ebarnes@innatcolgate.com!

2025 Supper Under the Stars was a perfect summer evening!

Your support makes so many exciting things in our community possible, including our Chamber of Commerce Grant Program and beloved year-round events like our holiday horse-drawn carriage rides, Fall Fest, winter scavenger hunt, summer 5k, and more!

2025 Recap

✨110 guests attended the event

✨$1,767 was raised for the Hamilton Sports Boosters Club

✨$9,000 was raised to support the Chamber initiatives listed above

Ray Brothers Barbeque designed a delicious menu highlighting dishes from a variety of local restaurants, teaming up with Martha’s on Madison, Flour and Salt the Colgate Inn, the Huff Brau, Sunnyside Sweets Farmstand, and the Poolville Country Store.

Of course we can't forget to thank the businesses and volunteers who made the event possible in the first place, along with the dozens of generous local raffle prize donors!

Thank you to Hannah Frederick for the evening’s beautiful photography.

PRESENTING SPONSOR: COLGATE UNIVERSITY

SUPPORTING SPONSORS:  CNY WOMEN'S NETWORK, THE ELECTRIC PRINT STUDIO CO., HF PHOTOGRAPHY, RAY BROTHERS BARBEQUE, SUE HERZOG

FRIENDS OF THE CHAMBER: HEARTH FINANCIAL PARTNERS, MOUNTAIN VIEW GARDENS

EVENT ORGANIZERS: HOME TOWN EVENTS, VILLAGE CLAY, MILLFORD TEXTILE MILL

Raffles, revelry, and community vibes await under the open CNY summer sky.

Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Annual Recognition Awards

Each year at Supper Under the Stars we recognize the hard-working small business members of our Chamber community!

Nominees for these awards are decided by a Chamber subcommittee, which includes the award recipients from the previous year.

Business Leader(s) of the Year Award

Recognizes for-profit or non-profit business leaders who have demonstrated success in both civic and professional areas, specifically in the areas of growth, leadership, achievement, and community service. Eligible candidates can be business owners or people who fill leadership roles in businesses owned by larger corporations.

Entrepreneur of the Year Award

Recognizes a business owner who has exemplified leadership and entrepreneurial skills. They show a willingness to take risks and demonstrate exceptional vision that contributes to business success. This person exhibits personal drive, focus, innovation and business acumen. Eligible candidates must be the owner of their business.

Civic Leader of the Year Award

Recognizes a business leader who shows evidence of having had a long-term beneficial impact on the community. They demonstrate civic engagement by using a combination of knowledge, skills, values and motivation to make a difference in our communities.

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2023 Awardees

Entrepreneur of the Year

Heidi Eakin and Krisa Verbitsky, Village Clay

Community nomination highlights:

They have “shown a true entrepreneurial spirit by creating a space for creative expression.”

“There are fewer and fewer community art spaces and the addition of Village Clay has nourished Hamilton’s need for the arts.”

“They are knocking it out of the park!”

“[They deserve this award] for creating a space of communal expression and individual creativity, helping to make Hamilton a more diverse and dynamic place.”

Civic Leader of the Year

Tucker and Colin Ray, Ray Brothers Barbeque

Community nomination highlights:

“This duo since their inception has had their community at heart. To date they have spearheaded and or personally donated thousands of dollars back to the local community. Whether it be with their time, money, or facilities they are always seeking ways to better the local area."

“[They are] always giving back to the community.”

"We know we can count on them to lean on when times are tough, and to me, that kind of civic leadership, supporting your business community, is above and beyond."

Business Person of the Year

Michael Latreille, Michael’s Hospitality

Community nomination highlights:

"[Michael has a] selfless dedication to the community and true culinary expertise.”

“He is so generous in so many ways above and beyond the call of duty for the Hamilton community.”

“Always ready to lead the way on community events - such as, for example, the August 16 dinner and charity golf tournaments. He never says no!”

“For continued efforts in creating a more cohesive community.”

2024 Awardees

Entrepreneur of the Year

Hannah Frederick, HF Photography

Community nomination highlight:

"Hannah is the perfect example of determination. She set out with a dream and it has blossomed beautifully over the years. She cares so much about her community and the people in front of her lens. It shows every day in the way she shows up for her clients. She has put so much hard work and effort into building her business and deserves to be recognized for it. She’s an incredible person, photographer and entrepreneur."

Civic Leader of the Year

Ashley Proskine, Huff Brau

Community nomination highlight:

"Ashley has had a tremendous community impact and continues to strive to DO GOOD! Through her perseverance and resilience, she has contributed to several community efforts which encourages others to do the same. She is the epitome of what a genuinely good person is and shares and encourages others to do the same. She cares about her community and others and does so much to do her part.”

Business Leader of the Year

Chelsea Lehmann, Home Town Events

Community nomination highlight:

"Chelsea has gone above and beyond for the community and for her clients since starting her business just a few short years ago. She not only delivers exceptional service but she volunteers her time to worthy causes and non-profit organizations. Chelsea is an all around outstanding person and great leader!"