2026 Leading Ladies Gala

Join us for the Leading Ladies Gala on September 10, 2026 at the Portland Community Center. This evening will be dedicated to recognizing Leading Ladies within the Coastal Bend for making a positive impact on their community. This event will include dinner, a large auction, a Diamond Dig, a Photo Booth, and an awards ceremony.

Ladies, it’s time to be iconic! ✨

Purchase your table for the 2026 Leading Ladies Gala and choose your favorite iconic female celebrity as your theme. Decorate your table, dress the part, and bring her legacy, style, and sparkle to life.

Gather your girls, pick your icon, and get ready for a night of glamour, creativity, and celebration!

She Is Iconic — and so are you.

The Leading Ladies Gala is a partnered event between the Aransas Pass, Ingleside, Portland & Sinton Chambers of Commerce.

LEADING LADY NOMINATIONS & VOTING - CLOSED
Nomination Submissions: August 4-6, 2026
Public Voting: August 10-14, 2026

THEME
The 2026 Leading Ladies gala theme is She Is Iconic! 

SPIRIT CONTEST
Show off your spirit and win big!

We're hosting a spirit contest at the Leading Ladies Gala and your table could be the one to take home the grand prize!

All you have to do is register for a table, dress to impress, and deck out your table in She Is Iconic theme! 

All guests will have the opportunity at the event to submit their vote for the best decorated table. 

Table decorating - September 10, 2026 at 11-3 PM | Portland Community Center

2026 INITATIVE - TBD
 

This year, the Leading Ladies Gala, hosted annually by the Aransas Pass, Ingleside, Portland, Sinton and Taft Chambers of Commerce, is proud to support SHOP WITH A COP / BLUE SANTA

 

Community Donation Drive

 

✅ What to Donate: TBD

📍 Drop-Off Locations:

• Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce
• Ingleside Chamber of Commerce
• Portland Chamber of Commerce
• Sinton Chamber of Commerce
• ​Taft Chamber of Commerce

📅 Donations Accepted Until: September 9, 2026

Together, we can make a difference. 💙