Know Before You Go: 2026 Bellevue Regional Awards Gala
Know Before You Go: 2026 Bellevue Regional Awards Gala
Sam Jones | May 27, 2026
Our annual gala is back, and this year it's officially the Bellevue Regional Awards Gala (BRAG, for short) on Friday, June 5 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. Make sure you're registered for the shindig, and read on for the run of show, what's up for grabs, and the rest of the details.
The Schedule
No formal keynote this year. We're celebrating all things Bellevue, all evening. Check in, grab a bev, and let's party.
- 4:30 PM: Reception, cocktails, and silent auction open
- 6:00 PM: Dinner, awards program, and live auction
- 8:30 PM: Close
The Live Auction
Our team has been working for months to procure the best auction items available, and we want your help raising some moola for the Chamber team as we expand and move offices.
The Silent Auction
During cocktail hour, grab a drink and a bite while you take a looksie at the Silent Auction goodies we've secured, and place your bids before The Main Event™ kicks off on stage.
The Awards
You've submitted your votes and our winners have been tallied. Stay tuned for the stage program to see who took home each category:
Nonprofit of the Year
Public Official of the Year
Chamber Member of the Year
Signature Experience of the Year
People's Choice Business of the Year
The Raffle
One raffle ticket, three chances to win. Your raffle ticket enters you into the Heads or Tails game for a one-night stay and dining credit at Snoqualmie's Salish Lodge & Spa. You're ALSO entered into the raffle drawing for two additional prizes: a wine collection with fridge, OR two roundtrip tickets on Alaska Airlines.
Tickets are 1 for $100, 2 for $175, and 3 for $225. They'll be available day-of, and all billing will be tracked and invoiced through your assigned bid number.
Raffle winners must be present to win, so stick around 'til the end of the night.
Note: Multiple tickets give you multiple entries into the raffle, but still only one entry into the Heads or Tails game.
The Other Details
Dessert Dash: Instead of a plated dessert, you'll bid on locally-made desserts for your table in the Dessert Dash. (Don't worry, we'll have takeout containers on standby.)
What to Wear: We're channeling the Oscars this year, so we're looking forward to your glitzy-and-glammy business or semi-formal attire. (No pressure, but dressing up can be kinda fun, no?)
How to Bid: All purchases, raffle tickets, and the like will be tracked through your bid number, which will be on your name tag and waiting for you at your assigned table.
Got Questions? For anything else, reach out to the Chamber's Director of Operations & Events, Ashley Clemmer.
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