Madison Chamber of Commerce to honor award winners at annual membership meeting Nov. 5
MADISON – Nominations are closed from a field of worthy citizens, and Madison Chamber of Commerce will honor the winners at the 2026 Annual Membership Meeting and Awards or AMMA on Nov. 5.
A night of positive energy will permeate the audience for the chamber meeting on Nov. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Jackson Center, 6001 Moquin Drive NW in Huntsville. Outstanding business professionals will claim six awards to recognize the leaders, innovators and changemakers who make Madison shine, according to Chamber Executive Director Michelle Epling.
“This festive evening brings together business and community leaders for a night of recognition, connection and holiday cheer as we review our 2026 Annual Report and celebrate those in our business community,” Epling said.
The slate of nominees for the membership awards includes these individuals: • Young Professional of the Year — Alexa Huerta, Program Manager, The Aum Foundation; Adreanne Humphrey, Marketing Director, TWO MEN & A TRUCK; Tristan McCulley, Account Executive, RJ Young; Gavin Richardson, Founder & Creative Director, Village Fox Media; Ariel Thomas, Executive Assistant, Continental Roofing Company; and Katelyn Wasser, Principal Architect, Archemy Architecture & Design.
• Businessperson of the Year — KC Bertling, CEO/ Founder, Legacy 4 Korean War Veterans Foundation; Carey Rosenblum, President & Owner, Rosenblum Realty, Inc.; and Emily Santiago, Owner, Blue Ink Closing & Title LLC.
• Citizen of the Year — Sam Bertling, Senior Advisor, Legacy 4 Korean War Veterans Foundation; Lara Brown, Financial Advisor, Investor’s Resource; and Lauren Marsh, President/ Co-Founder, Ridgeline Construction Roofing & Exteriors.
• Creator of the Year Allie Pennington, Owner, Pennington Design Studio; and Chase Perryman, Digital Marketing Advisor, BEST Digital.
• Veteran Business Owner of the Year — Rontario Hicks, Owner/General Manager, Pool Scouts of Huntsville; and Colby Knight, Owner/ Pit Boss, Casino Knight.
The chamber will present another honor, the Education Impact Award. The nomination process was still open by press time for “The Madison Record.”
Individual tickets cost $85 for chamber members or $100 for guests who aren’t members. For members only, table sponsorships are available at these rates: full table, $850; and half table, $450.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Registration will close on Oct. 30 at noon. Huntsville Utilities is Presenting Sponsor for AMMA.
Madison Chamber of Commerce’s address is 230 Hughes Road. For more information, call 256-325-8317, email admin@madisonalchamber.com or visit madisonalchamber. com.
