The event will be held Thursday, Jan. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Havana Banquet & Ballroom (8325 Copley Drive in Cornelius). The winner of the Robert T. Cashion Business Person of the Year award will be announced, as will the Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award, which recognizes leadership and/or involvement in volunteerism and community service. Outgoing Chamber Chairman Robert Reed will give a brief recap of the annual Chamber highlights before handing the reins of leadership over to Jack Salzman.

The black tie-optional event is presented by the Lake Norman Citizen, Gold Sponsor Duke Energy, and Silver Sponsors Lake Norman Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Sensibly Chic. Bronze sponsors are Bentz & Associates, Community One Bank, The McIntosh Law Firm, EnergyUnited and Ice by PreMo. Individual tickets to the event are $65. For tickets or more information, call the Lake Norman Chamber at 704-892-1922.