CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce held its 121st Annual Dinner & Gala at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on Tuesday.

The event celebrated the accomplishments of the local business community while recognizing individuals who have made contributions to Clarksville through leadership, service and community involvement.

Clarksville Chamber 121st Annual Dinner & Gala at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center on June 2, 2026. (Wesley Irvin)
Group of adults posing for a photo on a stage in a conference hall, with an American flag in the background and audience chairs in the foreground.
Two women chat at a social event; one wears a wide straw hat and denim shirt, the other smiles in a black sleeveless top with a scarf, with other guests in the background toose.
Two men in business jackets smile while handing a polka-dotted gift between them at a formal event.
Four men in business attire pose on a stage, one holding a framed collage award.
Two adults posing with a glass trophy at an award ceremony, smiling in front of dark curtains on stage.
Two men in blazers shake hands at an awards ceremony; the man on the right holds a clear crystal trophy and smiles.
Two men in suits posing for a photo at a social event, one holding a cup of drink while smiling at the camera with a third person in the background by a bar area.
Two men converse at an indoor social event; one with a straw hat and white beard wearing a brown blazer listens attentively to the other man in a blue patterned shirt.
Smiling man in a beige short-sleeve shirt and woman in a red sleeveless dress pose together at a social event, with round tables in the background.
Two men smile while one presents a glass award to the other at a ceremony, with a flag in the background.
Group of adults at a wine-tasting table, bottles lined up, a man in a blue blazer and a woman sit nearby as others mingle in the background.
Man and woman smile while holding an award plaque during a ceremony, with a red flag visible in the background.
Two men smiling as one presents a glass plaque to the other at an indoor award ceremony. The older man wears a gray checked blazer; the younger wears a red plaid shirt.
Two women chat and smile in a hallway; one wears a blue striped cardigan and crossing arms, a crossbody bag slung over her shoulder, a camera in the background nearby a man with a camera.
Man in a checkered blazer presents an award plaque to a smiling woman in a black sleeveless top and jeans during a ceremony backdrop with a flag nearby.
Two men smiling as one presents a glass award plaque to the other at a ceremony, with a red flag in the background.
Two women smile for a photo at a casual indoor gathering, standing side by side near glass walls with greenery outside.
Smiling man in a gray plaid blazer presents a small glass award to a woman in a black dress during a ceremony, with a red flag in the background.
Man in a gray blazer delivering a speech at a podium displaying 'Clarksville area chamber of commerce' and 'Turner' logos, with flags in the background.
Group of four adults posing together and smiling at an indoor social event, with colorful outfits (pink dress, green suit, striped green dress, light shirt) and a table in the background.
Man at a podium delivering a speech at a chamber of commerce event, Turner branding visible on the lectern and audience seated in rounds behind him.
Group of professionals seated around a round table in a conference room, listening attentively.
Bearded man in a light gray polo talks and gestures to a bald man in a blue suit at a conference on a busy networking floor.
Speaker at podium on stage during a chamber event, with American flag and banners visible and attendees seated in front.

Several awards were presented during the evening, including the Ted Crozier Sr. Community Commitment Award, Clarksville Young Professionals of the Year Award, Ambassador of the Year Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Boots to Suits Award and the Valerie Hunter-Kelly Woman in Business Award.

The event also marked a leadership transition as incoming Chamber Board Chair Tom Creech prepares to succeed outgoing Chair Dr. Michael Licari. The Annual Dinner & Gala is one of the Chamber’s largest events each year and has been going on since the organization was founded in 1905.

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