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Barrington Today
By the People, for the People
Barrington Chamber Honors Local Businesses at 2025 Awards
Annual dinner celebration recognizes excellence, innovation, and community impact.
Published on Feb. 9, 2026
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The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards ceremony on January 29, 2026, honoring local businesses and organizations for their outstanding contributions to the community. The event, attended by nearly 200 business and community leaders, recognized a volunteer group, a restaurant, and a historic theater restoration project.
Why it matters
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce awards highlight the vital role that local businesses and community organizations play in shaping the character and vibrancy of the Barrington area. By celebrating excellence, innovation, and civic engagement, the awards help foster a thriving business climate and strengthen the community's identity.
The details
At the event, the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce presented three awards: the Barrington Area Volunteer Corps (BAVC) received the Community Service Award for engaging over 2,100 local residents in volunteer work; The Greggory restaurant was honored with the Business Excellence Award for its acclaimed cuisine and hospitality; and the Catlow 1927 Foundation was named Innovator of the Year for its efforts to restore the historic Catlow Theatre to its original 1927 splendor.
- The annual awards ceremony was held on January 29, 2026.
- BAVC recently celebrated five years of service in the Barrington area.
The players
Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce
A local business organization that supports and promotes the Barrington, Illinois business community.
Barrington Area Volunteer Corps (BAVC)
A volunteer group that has engaged over 2,100 area residents in community service, fulfilling hundreds of nonprofit needs.
The Greggory
A highly acclaimed restaurant in Barrington, recently ranked as one of the 50 best steak restaurants in North America by the Robb Report.
Catlow 1927 Foundation
An organization dedicated to restoring the historic Catlow Theatre in downtown Barrington to its original 1927 design.
Robert Finley
2026 Board Chair of the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce.
What they’re saying
“Our Chamber Business Award recipients exemplify the dedication, leadership, and service that strengthen the Barrington business community.”
— Robert Finley, 2026 BACC Board Chair (chicagotribune.com)
What’s next
The Catlow 1927 Foundation plans to complete the restoration of the historic Catlow Theatre and open it to the public with a variety of shows and live events in the coming year.
The takeaway
The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce awards showcase the vibrant and diverse business community in the Barrington area, honoring organizations that are driving innovation, providing excellent service, and making a positive impact through community engagement and historic preservation efforts.
