ABOUT THE
ANNUAL GALA & AUCTION
With an in-person auction, live auction, and mobile auction offering hundreds of items, the Boise Metro Chamber’s Annual Gala & Auction is one of the largest of its kind in the Treasure Valley. It serves as the Chamber’s most essential annual fundraiser.
Proceeds ensure the Chamber’s ability to continue advocating for policies impacting business, educating its members, and developing leaders to benefit and enrich our community.
Proceeds ensure the Chamber’s ability to continue advocating for policies impacting business, educating its members, and developing leaders to benefit and enrich our community.
STAY TUNED FOR 2026 GALA ANNOUNCEMENTS BY:
THE LARGEST AUCTION OF ITS KIND*
LIVE, SILENT, & MOBILE AUCTIONS!
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Every year, dozens of Chamber members and Idaho businesses donate exceptional items that you can bid on right from the comfort of your own home! The mobile auction typically opens about two weeks before the Gala, so be sure to come back and check out this year's selection of incredible trips and items!
Additionally, thank you to our friends and partners at Auction Frogs who have been assisting with our live and silent auction since 2014. Auction Frogs has shifted during these odd times and has state of the art technology to help you with your next auction event.
* Our mobile, live, and silent auction is the The mobile auction is our biggest fundraiser of the year and one of the largest of its kind in the Treasure Valley. |
ARCHIVE OF PAST BOISE METRO CHAMBER ANNUAL GALA & AUCTIONS:
2025 ANNUAL GALA:
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ABOUT THE EMCEES
OUR SPONSORS
Diamond sponsor: Blue Cross of Idaho Platinum sponsor: Alaska Airlines Gold sponsors: Albertsons, ICCU, Southwest Airlines Silver sponsors: Allied Business Solutions, Boise Centre, Colliers, Hawley Troxell, Intermountain Gas Company, J.R. Simplot Company, and Micron. |
2024 ANNUAL GALA: "CELEBRATING COMMUNITY & CREATIVITY" FEATURING KEYNOTE ANDY SCOGGIN
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ABOUT THE EMCEES
THE KEYNOTE
PARTICIPATING FINE ARTS NONPROFITS
OUR SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 GALA SPONSORS! Diamond Sponsor: Blue Cross of Idaho Platinum Sponsor: Alaska Airlines Gold Sponsors: Albertsons, Amazon, Idaho Central Credit Union and Southwest Airlines Silver Sponsors: Allied Business Solutions, Boise Centre, Colliers, Delta Air Lines, Hawley Troxell, Intermountain Gas Company, J.R. Simplot and Micron Technology, Inc. Bronze Sponsors: Bank of Idaho, Cutting Edge Landscape, Eiguren Merrill Public Policy, ESI Construction, Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Idaho Power Company, Moda Health, PacificSource Health Plans, Procter & Gamble, Regence BlueShield of Idaho, Saint Alphonsus Health System, Silver Star Communications, Sparklight, St. Luke's Health Plan, TechCU, U.S. Bank, Umpqua Bank NeighborHub, Unleashing Leaders and WaFd Bank |
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2023 ANNUAL GALA FEATURING ASHLEY CAMPBELL
OCTOBER 19, 2023 @BOISE CENTRE WEST
NON-PROFIT DONATION: THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - GREATER IDAHO CHAPTER
The 2023 Gala theme was "Alzheimer's Awareness." Ashley Campbell, the talented daughter of the iconic Glen Campbell, was the keynote speaker. She shared about the bittersweet experience of touring with her father after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She helped him remember the lyrics to songs and spoke about the power of music in his life, long after he forgot who he was. She played banjo and sang, share a tribute video video of her father, and raised awareness about the disease. In addition to funds raised for the Chamber's programs, gala attendees raised an extra $10,000 that was donated to The Alzheimer's Association – Greater Idaho Chapter.
OCTOBER 19, 2023 @BOISE CENTRE WEST
NON-PROFIT DONATION: THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION - GREATER IDAHO CHAPTER
The 2023 Gala theme was "Alzheimer's Awareness." Ashley Campbell, the talented daughter of the iconic Glen Campbell, was the keynote speaker. She shared about the bittersweet experience of touring with her father after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. She helped him remember the lyrics to songs and spoke about the power of music in his life, long after he forgot who he was. She played banjo and sang, share a tribute video video of her father, and raised awareness about the disease. In addition to funds raised for the Chamber's programs, gala attendees raised an extra $10,000 that was donated to The Alzheimer's Association – Greater Idaho Chapter.
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2022 ANNUAL GALA FEATURING FIVE FOR FIGHTING FRONT MAN JOHN ONDRASIK - OCTOBER 20, 2022 @BOISE CENTRE WEST
NON-PROFIT DONATION: Relief Efforts in Ukraine
The 2022 Boise Metro Chamber Gala featured Five for Fighting frontman John Ondrasik, who performed several songs to a sold-out crowd. His original song dedicated to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski, "Can One Man Save the World?" inspired attendees to contribute to the important cause. A portion of the proceeds from the gala was donated to relief efforts in Ukraine: $14,410 in total. We wish to thank everyone who attended and all who partnered with us to make these valuable contributions to a country in crisis.
NON-PROFIT DONATION: Relief Efforts in Ukraine
The 2022 Boise Metro Chamber Gala featured Five for Fighting frontman John Ondrasik, who performed several songs to a sold-out crowd. His original song dedicated to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski, "Can One Man Save the World?" inspired attendees to contribute to the important cause. A portion of the proceeds from the gala was donated to relief efforts in Ukraine: $14,410 in total. We wish to thank everyone who attended and all who partnered with us to make these valuable contributions to a country in crisis.
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Special thanks to Light Bender Media for video production.
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2020 ANNUAL GALA FEATURING KEYNOTE GARTH CALLAGHAN
OCTOBER 15, 2020 @BOISE CENTRE WEST
In 2020, the Boise Metro Chamber hosted its 137th Annual Boise Metro Chamber Gala and Live Auction virtually. It was streamed from the Boise Centre. Along with a great message from our keynote speaker, Garth Callaghan, there was a live auction. Garth Callaghan discussed being diagnosed with cancer four times and not knowing what the future holds. He shared the meaning of the handwritten notes he vowed to write and place in his daughter, Emma's, lunchbox each day until she graduates from high school.
OCTOBER 15, 2020 @BOISE CENTRE WEST
In 2020, the Boise Metro Chamber hosted its 137th Annual Boise Metro Chamber Gala and Live Auction virtually. It was streamed from the Boise Centre. Along with a great message from our keynote speaker, Garth Callaghan, there was a live auction. Garth Callaghan discussed being diagnosed with cancer four times and not knowing what the future holds. He shared the meaning of the handwritten notes he vowed to write and place in his daughter, Emma's, lunchbox each day until she graduates from high school.
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2017 ANNUAL GALA: EMPOWERING BOISE
OCTOBER 2017 @BOISE CENTRE WEST
NON-PROFIT DONATION: WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER FOUNDATION
On Wednesday, October 18, we hosted our 134th Annual Gala celebration with more than 900 Chamber members and their guests. Attendees heard an inspiring message of hope from keynote Brendan McDonough, laughed along with comedian James Cunningham, and learned about the Chamber’s major accomplishments over the past year. The evening not only celebrated 134 years of the Chamber’s programs and services but celebrated our local heroes and first responders. Special guests included members of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and other fire, police and military personnel who were hosted by Givens Pursley at their table.
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Lone Survivor Of Yarnell Fire Visits Boise To Talk About Combating Wildfires - Boise State Public Radio
Boise State Public Radio News | By Tom Michael | Published October 17, 2017 at 10:16 AM MDT
OCTOBER 2017 @BOISE CENTRE WEST
NON-PROFIT DONATION: WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER FOUNDATION
On Wednesday, October 18, we hosted our 134th Annual Gala celebration with more than 900 Chamber members and their guests. Attendees heard an inspiring message of hope from keynote Brendan McDonough, laughed along with comedian James Cunningham, and learned about the Chamber’s major accomplishments over the past year. The evening not only celebrated 134 years of the Chamber’s programs and services but celebrated our local heroes and first responders. Special guests included members of the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and other fire, police and military personnel who were hosted by Givens Pursley at their table.
MEDIA COVERAGE:
Lone Survivor Of Yarnell Fire Visits Boise To Talk About Combating Wildfires - Boise State Public Radio
Boise State Public Radio News | By Tom Michael | Published October 17, 2017 at 10:16 AM MDT
