You are in for the Good Stuff Gala...
We Can't Wait to Celebrate With You at the 2026 Good Stuff Awards Gala!
Your Gala registration is complete and we’re excited to have your organization joining us for this year’s celebration!
Your community showed up for you during voting – and now it’s time to come together with finalists, local businesses and community leaders for a night celebrating all the GOOD STUFF happening across Horizon West.
AND THE VOTES ARE STILL COMING IN...
Your community has already shown you plenty of GOOD STUFF love – enough to earn your invitation to this year’s Gala – and voting isn’t over yet!
We’ll continue tallying the votes through the final week, closing EOD Monday, September 7, before officially confirming this year’s Gala Finalists.
So keep sharing, keep encouraging your community to vote and finish strong!
At the Gala, we’ll come together to celebrate our Finalists and reveal the
2026 Good Stuff Award Winners and select Good Stuff Honorees.
FOR NOW, YOU’RE ALL SET!
There’s nothing else you need to do with your Gala registration. Watch your inbox as we get closer for event details and everything you’ll need to know for the evening.
We can’t wait to celebrate all the GOOD STUFF with you!
MAKE EVEN MORE OF YOUR
GOOD STUFF MOMENT!
Want to make the most of the Good Stuff Celebration? Showcase your business and connect with the community at the Good Stuff Expo earlier the same day – before taking a break and then joining us for the Gala that evening!
What to Expect...
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.
WANT TO BRING MORE PEOPLE?
Bring the cheering squad to celebrate with you!
If you decide you’d like to bring additional team members, family or friends to celebrate with you,
additional Gala tickets may be purchased while space is available.
If you want to upgrade to a Corporate Table of 8, go ahead and then let us know if any of your individual tickets need to be refunded by emailing info@HorizonWestMagazine.com - use subject: Gala Upgrade to Corporate Table
MAKE EVEN MORE OF YOUR GOOD STUFF MOMENT!
Want to make the most of the Good Stuff Celebration? Showcase your business and connect with the community at the Good Stuff Expo earlier the same day – before taking a break and then joining us for the Gala that evening!
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.
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 >>
Good Stuff Gala - 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!
