Annual Banquet Celebrating 2025 in 2026

Mark your calendars for the South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet Celebrating 2025 in 2026. Held at the iconic National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, this exceptional evening will honor excellence and celebrate the vibrant spirit of South Oklahoma City. We will celebrate the incredible community partners who make our region stand out. As we honor the achievements of 2025 and look ahead to an extraordinary 2026.

The Annual Banquet will feature the installation ceremony for the 2026 Board of Directors and spotlight outstanding individuals through our distinguished awards program. Join us in honoring the 2025 Volunteer of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, Citizen of the Year, and our 2026 Native Oklahoman Award Recipient, Talor Gooch.

Talor Gooch is a professional golfer and standout competitor in the LIV Golf League, where he earned the title of 2023 Player of the Year. A true entrepreneur and sports visionary, Talor owns multiple teams including the Oklahoma Wildcatters in Professional Bull Riding, the Mississippi Blues in the Sport Fishing Championship, and Intrepid XXII, a sports agency dedicated to athlete representation and sports business innovation. His ventures reflect his passion for excellence both on and off the course.

Join us for an evening of inspiration, celebration, and connection as we honor the achievements of 2025 and look forward to an exceptional year ahead.

Presenting Sponsor: AT&T
Native Oklahoman Sponsor: Chickasaw Nation
Citizen of the Year Sponsor: Foshee & Yaffe, Attorneys at Law and Just Kids Pediatrics
Gold Sponsors: Oklahoma City Community College, Oklahoma Natural Gas, Prodigal, South OKC Walmart Supercenters, Tinker Federal Credit Union
Silver Sponsors: First United Bank, Mercy, Metro Technology Centers, MidFirst Bank, Moore Norman Technology Center, and Prosperity Bank
Volunteer of the Year Sponsor: Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes and Cemeteries
Ambassador of the Year Sponsor: GEICO OKC South
MetroEDGE Rising Star Sponsor: Oklahoma City Community College
Valet Sponsor: Moore Norman Technology Center
Centerpiece Sponsor: Fowler