Nominations now open for Round Rock Chamber’s 59th Annual Business Awards

The Round Rock Chamber’s Annual Business Awards, presented by R Bank, are back! Our community is rich with talented leaders, innovators, and impactful businesses, and we can’t wait to shine the spotlight on you once again at our banquet on January 28, 2027, at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions.

Now is the time to make sure we know about Round Rock’s best and brightest — submit your nomination now through midnight October 9 for the following categories:

Investor of the Year (Individual)*
Entrepreneur of the Year
Emerging Leader
Big Boy Hester Small Business of the Year
Business of the Year
Newcomer of the Year (Company)
Best Place to Work
Citizen of the Year
Lifetime Achievement 

*Must be a current member in good standing to receive the Investor of the Year award

• Nominations are open to the public — you do NOT need to be a Chamber member to submit a nomination or receive* an award.
• Submissions are considered by content, not number of entries.
• You may submit in multiple categories, but a separate form must be submitted for each.
• Self-nominations ARE permitted.
• Award recipients are chosen by a closed committee of selected leaders, and businesses or individuals may win only one award per year.

Nominations are now open until midnight on Friday, October 9, 2026.

Now in its 59th year, the Round Rock Chamber’s Annual Business Awards honor the businesses and individuals whose leadership, innovation, and community impact have shaped our region. It’s a night dedicated to celebrating those who make Round Rock thrive, featuring a networking reception, live entertainment, an upscale dinner, and an inspiring awards program, attended by hundreds of the area’s top business and community leaders.

Visit our event page to learn more about the award criteria, past winners, and sponsorthip opportunities