The Chaffee County Community Foundation, Central Mountain SBDC and Heart of the Rockies Chamber of Commerce are collaborating this year to host the 2026 Chaffee Community Awards. These annual awards are given in recognition of the contributions of Chaffee County’s leaders, change-makers, and innovators. This year, the event is set for 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 20 at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds. But note, early bird pricing is only available for a few more days; the ticket prices increase on January 31. Follow this link to purchase tickets: https://salidachamber.ticketsauce.com/e/2026-community-awards