Your Community
is Showing Up for You!
You're Invited to the 2026 Good Stuff Awards Gala...
The votes are still coming in over the next week – closing EOD Monday, September 7 – and your business or organization has already
stood out during this year’s Good Stuff Awards community voting!
With voting entering its final stretch, we’re excited to extend your
official invitation to join us at the 2026 Good Stuff Awards Gala and be part of the celebration when this year’s Winners and Honorees are revealed.
And there’s still time for your community to show you even more love before voting closes!
Accept your Gala invitation to officially join this year’s 2026 Good Stuff Awards Gala Finalists, with Winners and Honorees in each participating category to be revealed at the Gala.
Your community got you here. Now come celebrate what you’ve built and find out where your Good Stuff takes you!
44
Experiential Categories of Good Stuff across Horizon West!
100+
Honorees to be awarded as Winner and Honoree in the 2026 Good Stuff Awards!
Join Us in Person...
Sunday, September 27th
6pm - 9pm
OCOM - Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine
7011 Kiran Patel Dr, Horizon West/Winter Garden, FL 34787
The Good Stuff Awards Gala is more than an awards presentation — it’s a night to celebrate, connect and have a really GOOD time with the people and businesses that make Horizon West special.
Come represent your business, cheer on finalists and experience the excitement as this year’s Good Stuff Award Winners and Honorees are revealed.
You are Officially Invited to an Evening of Elevating & Celebrating Your Achievements and Those of Your Peers
- Thrive Cocktail Hour
- 1 Mocktail Ticket + Selection of Beverages Available
- Hors d'oeuvre from Horizon West Award Winning Restaurants
- Awards Program
- Winner & Honorees Awarded Across 44 Categories
- Sampling of Horizon West Award Winning Food & Desserts
GALA TICKETS
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$100 per person
BRING YOUR TEAM
Corporate Table of 8 – $760
Save $40 and celebrate together!
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OPTIONAL DONATION to XXXXXXXXXXXXX
- 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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NO TICKET LIMIT FOR NOW:
Thanks to our new larger 2026 venue - we've got more room to celebrate! Bring your team and loved ones to cheer you on. If we approach capacity tickets will become limited - so purchase your seats now to be sure to sit together.
What Does my Invitation Mean?
Your invitation means your business or organization has
stood out during community voting and is among those we’re excited to invite to this year’s Good Stuff Awards Gala.
Community voting is still underway, so there’s more GOOD STUFF to come! Once voting closes, we’ll finalize this year’s Gala Finalists and prepare for the big reveal of our
Good Stuff Award Winners and select Good Stuff Honorees at the Gala.
DOES THIS MEAN WE WON?
Your invitation is a pretty exciting sign that
your community is showing up for you!
Voting is still open, and final recognition has not yet been determined. Winners and Honorees will be revealed as part of the Gala celebration.
For now, reserve your seats,
keep sharing the love with your community – and get ready to celebrate.
We hope you’ll join us and experience the excitement of finding out where your Good Stuff takes you!
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.
Jana & Jason will 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!
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.
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.
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. A Mocktail beverage is included with each ticket and a variety of beverages will be made available.
How will the winners be announced at the gala?
The Winner and Honorees 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?
NO TICKET LIMIT FOR NOW: Thanks to our new larger 2026 venue - we've got more room to celebrate!
Bring your team and loved ones to cheer you on. If we approach capacity tickets will become limited - so purchase your seats now to be sure to sit together.
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.
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?
Your invitation means your community showed up for you and you’ve made it to this exciting next step. The Good Stuff Award Winner and select Good Stuff Honorees in each category will be revealed as part of the Gala celebration.
We hope you’ll join us and experience the excitement of finding out where your Good Stuff takes you!
Where is the Good Stuff Gala being held?
The Good Stuff Gala is being held on Sunday, September 27th at 6pm at:
OM - Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine
7011 Kiran Patel Dr, Horizon West/Winter Garden, FL 34787
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 to 9:30pm.
Honorees will be called to the stage when their category is announced.
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 present at the assigned table is important!
Is parking free?
Yes, self parking at OCOM is available at no charge.
What If I can't attend the gala in person?
We’d much rather celebrate with your business in the room – but we know schedules don’t always cooperate!
You’re welcome to send another representative from your business or organization in your place so your brand can still be part of the Gala celebration.
If no one from your team is able to attend, we also have an alternative virtual participation option available for invited organizations. Please email us to learn more at info@HorizonWestMagazine.com and use “2026 Virtual Good Stuff Gala” as your subject line.
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!
