You are Officially Invited
to the Good Stuff Gala
Your Organization is a Finalist!
We’re thrilled to announce that the winner and honoree in each category of the Good Stuff Awards will be revealed live on stage at the Good Stuff Gala on Thursday, September 25th, 2025. This year's venue is the beautiful new event barn at Southern Hill Farms!
This uplifting event is all about celebrating the heart and soul of Horizon West—our incredible local businesses, organizations and individuals who bring joy to our community every day. The excitement will build as we unveil both the winner and runner-up, honoring their hard work and dedication to making our area a happy and healthy place to live! Join us for a night of celebration, smiles and applause as we shine a spotlight on those who make the good stuff happen!
Gala ticket sales through EOD Wed Sept 17th
(unclaimed seats will be opened up to organizations wanting to bring more than 2 once initial sales close out.)
44
Experiential Categories of Good Stuff across Horizon West!
88
Honorees to be awarded as Winner and Honoree in the 2025 Good Stuff Awards!
What to Expect...
Thursday, September 25th
6pm - 9pm
Southern Hills Farms - Event Barn
16651 Schofield Rd,Clermont, FL 34714
You are Officially Invited to an Evening of Elevating & Celebrating Your Achievements and Those of Your Peers
- Thrive Cocktail Hour
- 1 Cocktail Ticket + Cash Bar
- Sampling of Horizon West Award Winning Food
- Awards Program
- Winner & Runner-Up Awarded Across 44 Categories
- Sampling of Horizon West Award Winning Desserts
Tickets
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$100 per person
+
OPTIONAL DONATION to Matthew's Hope Ministry
- to support their Homeless Outreach in the West Orange Community. Lets make that big check we present to them during the gala make a big impact!
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LIMIT 2 TICKETS FOR NOW:
To make the experience great for all of the organizations being honored and based on venue capacity, we are limiting attendees to 2 per organization at this time. If we have additional capacity available, those that RSVPed preference of 3+ will receive an email when we release any additional tickets the week prior to the event. First come first served.
Gala ticket sales through EOD Wed Sept 17th
(unclaimed seats will be opened up to organizations wanting to bring more than 2 once initial sales close out.)
Support for Matthew’s Hope
Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening – and Uplift the Homeless in Central Florida
Secure your gala ticket and optionally contribute to Matthew’s Hope, a faith-based nonprofit offering a hand up, not just a handout.
About Matthew's Hope
Matthew’s Hope is an independent, faith-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Orange and Brevard Counties, built on the principle of offering a hand up—not just a handout. Founded in response to a harsh 2010 freeze, this ministry has since grown into a beacon of hope—offering basic necessities, vocational training, emotional support and spiritual care to restore dignity and independence.
Where Your Support Goes
Your contribution helps Matthew’s Hope provide:
- Nutritious meals, hygiene kits, clean clothing and basic supplies.
- Mobile pantry services, hair and nail care, health check-ups and more.
- Programs that equip individuals to move toward self-sufficiency and lasting stability.
Easy Giving: Add a Donation with Your Ticket
When you purchase your gala ticket, you’ll also have the opportunity to add a custom donation amount, directly supporting Matthew’s Hope. Whether you choose $25, $100 or more—every gift helps empower transformational outreach.
JASON & JANA SHELFER RETURN AS MCS FOR
the Good Stuff Gala
Jason and Jana Shelfer, known as the Living Lucky duo, are world-renowned mindset coaches and speakers. Their mission is to inspire people to unleash their full potential and live a life of abundance and joy. Through their podcast and TV show, they share practical strategies for cultivating a growth mindset, overcoming limiting beliefs, and manifesting your dreams.
On Thursday, September 25th they'll take the stage along with the Horizon West Magazine team to raise the energy of celebration to maximum capacity as we come together as a community of organizations all pouring our heart into bringing our best to those that call Horizon West home!
It's Good Stuff!
COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE ADVOCATES
Our Community Excellence Advocate Partners support the Good Stuff Awards through their commitment to serving the Horizon West community!
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GOLD & SILVER
Our Community Excellence Advocate Partners support the Good Stuff Awards through their commitment to serving the Horizon West community!
Explore the benefits of becoming a Community Excellence Advocate >>
Our Community Excellence Advocate Partners support the Good Stuff Awards through their commitment to serving the Horizon West community!
Explore the benefits of becoming a Community Excellence Advocate >>
Why the Good Stuff Awards...
Horizon West Magazine is bringing the Good Stuff Awards to life to celebrate the vibrant community spirit and recognize the amazing local businesses, organizations and individuals that make Horizon West a great place to live. We believe in the power of highlighting those who bring joy, happiness and positive energy to our area, creating connections and building a stronger, more engaged community. The Good Stuff Awards are our way of shining a light on these unsung heroes and giving everyone a chance to show their appreciation for the people and places that make life in Horizon West special.
Gala ticket sales through EOD Wed Sept 17th
(unclaimed seats will be opened up to organizations wanting to bring more than 2 once initial sales close out.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most commonly asked questions about the Good Stuff Awards, which honors those that are helping us live our best life here in the community we've chosen to call home - Horizon West.
What should I wear to the gala?
The dress code for the Good Stuff Awards Gala is business casual to cocktail attire. Our venue is the beautiful event barn at Southern Hill Farm - so if you want to theme your outfit to nod to the elegant farm environment - have fun with that!
We encourage guests to dress up for this special evening while remaining comfortable and ready to celebrate. Show up how you want to be presented to your community as the best in your category!
Will food and drinks be provided at the event?
Award winning food and dessert will be served. One alcholic beverage is included with each ticket. Cash bar available.
How will the winners be announced at the gala?
The Winner and Honoree of each category will be announced live on stage during the gala. We'll celebrate their achievements with by presenting each winner with a commemorative award to honor their excellence and contribution to our community.
While program time will not allow for winners to remark on stage, a commemorative photo upon exiting the stage will capture the moment for the winners to share with their community online.
How many people from our organization can attend?
To make the experience great for all 88 organizations being honored, we are limiting attendees to 2 per organization.
If we have extra capacity, we will email everyone to release additional tickets the week prior to the event .
What will the awards dinner experience be like?
You'll be greeted on the red carpet to the Thrive Cocktail Hour. Mingle and enjoy beverages, connecting with other honorees in our community as well as the Thrive Vendors who have offerings for local businesses to excel and grow.
Award Winning Food & Desert will be on hand so come hungry!
The awards ceremony will be a celebratory presentation where our community leaders are honored and supported by all of our local Horizon West peers who pouring their passions into serving our community in the pursuit of living a happy and healthy life!
Did we win if we were invited?
Yes, your organization is in the top two! The top two winners in each category of the Good Stuff Awards will be called up at the same time and the Winner and Honoree will be revealed live on stage!
Where is the Good Stuff Gala being held?
The Good Stuff Gala is being held at Southern Hills Farms on September 25th located at:
Southern Hills Farms
16651 Schofield Rd,
Clermont, FL 34714
What time is the event and do we need to stay for the entire time?
The event will begin at 6pm with the Thrive Cocktail Hour. The sit down awards ceremony with food begins around 7pm and runs until 9:00pm.
Honorees will be called to the stage when their category is announced. Anyone not present to receive their honor will be contacted after the event to coordinate delivery.
Will seating be assigned and is it important to stay at assigned table or can we swap seats?
ButtonYes, each table will have a tent card indicating how many seats for each organization. Our team will have a seating chart and be using it if needed to quietly approach and queue winners to the stage for upcoming categories, so having a representative preseent at the assigned table is important!
Is parking free?
Yes, self and valet parking at Southern Hills Farms is available at no charge.
Do I need to be concerned about shoes given the venue?
Valet parking is available at no additional cost so you'll be able to step out onto the paved path. Additionally, golf carts will be available to the event barn for those that would rather not walk down the path.
Gala ticket sales through EOD Wed Sept 17th
(unclaimed seats will be opened up to organizations wanting to bring more than 2 once initial sales close out.)
Have Questions?
The Good Stuff awards are experiential in nature - it's all about how the offering brings us happiness as humans, rather than ranking them by industry category. The businesses, organizations and services ranked as Good Stuff are those that are helping us live our best life here in the community we've chosen to call home - Horizon West.
If you have any specific questions about the Good Stuff Gala, please send your message our way!
