The 2026 edition of Rocky Mountain House’s Denim and Diamonds gala is set to return to the Lou Soppit Community Centre Friday, March 6, 2026.
The popular annual celebration of local excellence honours community difference makers with awards and bursaries in dozens of categories.
Returning to emcee this year is multiple Juno and Canadian Country Music Award (CCMA) winning singer/songwriter Paul Brandt.
Michelle Meatheringham, executive director of the Rocky Chamber says they’re very excited to have the country star back as part of the glitzy evening.
“He emceed for us in 2023,” she says. “It is a very entertaining, wonderful evening with Paul at the mic.”
Once again, The Rocky Chamber is sponsoring the Business of the Year Awards, and Meatheringham says nominations are already trickling in.
The nomination form can be found here. The business awards are in nine different categories recognizing excellence in small and large business, customer service, marketing, resilience, philanthropy, new business and more.
“It just takes a minute,” says Meatheringham. “Nominate one of the many deserving businesses in our community — because there’s so many.”
Along with the business awards, many other recognitions are once again set to be handed out sponsored by the Town of Rocky Mountain House, Clearwater County, The Rocky Ag Society, and Discover Rocky.
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The glamourous event is also set to be expanded for 2026.
Meatheringham says an after party has been planned featuring food, drinks, a chance to win a 65″ television, as well as live music from Amber Williams Band.
Michelle Meatheringham speaking about what’s new at the 2026 Denim and Diamonds
The 2025 event was a memorable one, as a number of prominent West Country leaders were recognized.
Among them were:
- Longtime Rocky Mountain House town councillor Dale Shippelt who received the Cindy Taschuk Community Builder Award
- West Central High School alumni Elijah Howell received the Youth Civic Award
- Cheryl and Alfred von Hollen received the Special Achievement Award from the Town of Rocky Mountain House
More details, including award and sponsor recognition, tickets, and potential other exciting announcements are set to be revealed soon.
Denim and Diamonds is set to return to the Lou Soppit Community Centre March 6, 2026. (Rocky Chamber)
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