Shining Stars Awards
The Shining stars gala honors individuals and organizations that have made a positive impact in Chicopee and surrounding communities of Western Massachusetts. Each year, the Chicopee Chamber of Commerce Nominating Committee gathers and thoughtfully selects these nominees in the following four categories:
Business of the Year
Citizen of the Year
Nonprofit of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Annually, an awards gala is held to bestow these awards and thanks to the selected nominees, to recognize their achievements and what they do for the community. Shining Stars is the largest chamber event of the year, filled with gratitude and standing ovations; it is truly an event to remember. For a history of the Shining Stars awards and past recipients, visit our History of Shining Stars page.
Shining Stars 2024: The Greatest Show in Chicopee
The 2024 Shining Stars Gala was one for the books. Hues of crimson, burgundy, and purple decorated the Castle of Knights; scenes of pinstripes, sparkles, and spotlights; performers on stilts, and acrobats set the scene for this year's theme: The Greatest Show in Chicopee. It was a night to remember, surely.
Date: Friday, March 1st, 2024
Theme: The Greatest Show in Chicopee
Business of the Year: Mercedes-Benz of Springfield
Citizen of the Year: Ashley Kohl, Creative Director and Owner of Ohana School of Performing Arts
Nonprofit of the Year: Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts
Volunteer of the Year: Daryl Grabowski
Tribute to Honor Eugene LaFlamme, who was in attendance
Presented by: Westfield Bank
