Our Annual Best of the West Awards Gala honors outstanding leaders, businesses, organizations, educators, military personnel, and first responders in the West Plains. And this year, it's the Wild West!

The Best of the West is our chance to really shine the spotlight on those who consistently go out of their way to go above and beyond to make the West Plains and the West Plains Business Community a better place.

November 19th, 2026

• Celebrate with us this November at Northern Quest Resort & Casino in the Pend Oreille Pavilion
• Doors open at 6pm!

Member Admission $85 - Non-Member admission is $105

Sponsorships start at $250

The attire for this event is cocktail

The Awards

This year, we are going to recognize outstanding members from the following categories.

Business of the Year by city:

• Outstanding customer service and dedication to the satisfaction of their customers
• Exceptional growth through the creation of additional jobs;
• Volunteer presence in the West Plains community

Airway Heights Business of the Year

Cheney Business of the Year

Medical Lake Business of the Year

Spokane Business of the Year

Non-profit of the Year

Military Serviceman or Servicewoman of the Year
Recognizes and celebrates those who serve not only the West Plains  but our country.  These men and women make the West Plains a better place. (These award winners will be provided by the Fairchild Air Force Base Public Affairs Office)

Educators of the Year for K-12 for Cheney Public Schools and Medical Lake Public Schools
Celebrates a professional educator from a K-12 environment who opens student minds and expands the realm of the possible for the next generation of local and world leaders. 

Business Leader of the Year

The Business Leader of the Year award honors an exceptional individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and strategic vision in driving their organization to new heights. This award recognizes their significant contributions to industry growth, community impact, and sustained business success.