17th Annual Social Service Recognition Breakfast
Thursday, November 19, 2026 (7:30 AM - 9:15 AM) (EST)
Description
Celebrating Impact, Inspiring Change
We invite you to join us in recognizing the distinguished social service agencies of Eastern Connecticut, whose dedication and service continue to enhance the quality of life throughout our region.
Keynote Speaker: Gino DeMaio, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer for Sound Community Services
2026 Eastern CT Social Service Recognition Awards
Honoring staff and volunteers who have gone above and beyond in their duties, as nominated by industry peers.
Nominations are due Oct. 25.
Board Member of the Year:
Executive Director of the Year:
Staff Member of the Year:
Volunteer of the Year:
Collaboration of the Year:
Support and Marketing Opportunities
Reach an influential regional audience of business and community leaders, while supporting complimentary event invitations to our compassionate and hard-working social service community. To reserve a sponsorship, please purchase online or contact Stephanie Clark.
| Benefit | Award Sponsor $2,500 (Exclusive) | Presenting Sponsor $2,000 | Supporting Sponsor $1,250 | Centerpiece Sponsor $800 | Display Table $200 Members $150 Non-Profits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reserved seating | Priority table of 8 | Priority table of 8 | 4 seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Remarks by company representative | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Hand out annual awards | ✓ | ||||
| Logo on registration page, printed program, and PowerPoint display | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Logo on signage with take-home centerpieces | ✓ | ||||
| Company name on event webpage | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Company name in event program | ✓ | ||||
| Ad in event program | Full page, color (5"W x 8"H) | Full page, color (5"W x 8"H) | Half page, color (5"W x 3.75"H) | Half page, color (5"W x 3.75"H) | |
| Literature or promotional items at each place setting | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Display table for literature or promotional items | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (also to greet guests) | |
| Company banner on display (provided by sponsor) | ✓ | ✓ |
Program Advertising - A wonderful way to thank our dedicated social service professionals and congratulate the Award winners!
- Full page (5"W x 8"H), full color: $125
- Half page (5"W x 3.75"H), full color: $75
- Photo-ready ads (hi-res PDF, JPG or EPS) due 1 week prior to event date to admin@chamberect.com.
- Graphic design service, if needed, is available from the Chamber for $25
*Complimentary invitations will be sent in October. If you are a member 501(c)(3) social service agency and did NOT receive an invitation via email, please contact events@chamberect.com.
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Supporting Sponsor
Images
Price includes hot breakfast.
Chamber ECT Member: $35
Non-Member: $45
Cancellation Policy: Notice must be given at least three business days prior to the event. No shows or those unable to cancel in time will be billed as applicable. All registrations received within three business days of event are considered final. To cancel, please contact the Chamber at 860-701-9113 or admin@chamberect.com.
201 Rainmaker Drive
Mashantucket, CT 06338 United States
Complimentary parking is available in the gated premium surface lot near the lodge. Great Wolf Lodge Premium Surface lot is conveniently located adjacent to the hotel. A validation ticket will be provided at registration for the event. Upon arrival at the surface lot, drive up to the parking gates and take a parking ticket, and bring it with you to the Conference Center check-in table for validation by Great Wolf Lodge staff.
Should there be limited availability of parking on the surface lot, parking is also available at Foxwoods Rainmaker Self-Parking Garage: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iewpvmxNGLewMK5U6
Guests may decide to walk the short distance to Great Wolf Lodge, or they may take the dedicated Great Wolf Lodge Shuttle. The Great Wolf Lodge shuttle is located on the ground floor of the Rainmaker Parking Garage undercover outside as shown in the below image. The shuttle will bring guests to the Great Wolf Lodge Hotel Porte.
If you have trouble finding the Great Wolf Lodge Shuttle, please call our security team at #860-334-2685 who can assist.
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