Hancock County Salutes Citizens & Businesses of the Year
at Annual Gala Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Hollywood Casino Bay St. Louis Business, industry and community leaders from across the Mississippi coast will gather on Tuesday, August 26th to salute Hancock County's businesses & industries during the Annual Gala at Hollywood Casino in Bay St. Louis.

 
Reservations forms for the event are available through the Chamber (228.467.9048). Deadline to reserve a table or seat is August 15th. Platinum, Gold and Silver Sponsorships are still available.

The evening begins at 5:30pm with a cocktail reception and business-to-business networking. Later during the awards presentation, guests will enjoy a spectacular dinner prepared and served by the professional staff of Hollywood Casino.

This year, the Award of Excellence will recognize NASA for 50 Years of Service. Other awards will be presented to Businesses of the Year for Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead and Hancock County. The Tourism Person of the Year Award and Tourism Business of the Year will also be announced, as well as Industry of the Year.

The Gala is sponsored by the Hancock Chamber, Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission, and the Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau. Other supporting sponsors of the Gala include: City of Bay St. Louis, City of Waveland, and Hancock County Board of Supervisors. For further information, contact the Hancock Chamber offices at 228.467.9048.