The MISSOURI'S BEST 2027 11th Annual Red-Carpet Event will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23rd, 2027, at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks . The Emerald Celebration: Missouri's Best 2027 Red Carpet. Celebrating 11 Years of Excellence.
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm Social Hour Celebration -Live Music and Cash Bar
5:00 pm Silent Auction begins. This year all proceeds from our Silent Auction will be split between Wonderland Camp and CADV VOC. Silent Auction will end at 9 pm
6:30 pm Dinner (tickets must be purchased in advance below)
Official Emcee: Mike Clayton
Special Guest Appearance Miss Missouri Tabitha Crain
7:00 pm Awards Ceremony -Celebrate the Winners of Missouri's Best 2027
7:45 - 8:15 pm Special Performance: TBA
8:15 pm Award Ceremony continues
10:30 pm Award Ceremony Ends
Decorations sponsored by: American Elm Co.
Event Lettering sponsored by: Alpha-Lit Lake of the Ozarks
Event Photographer and Videographer Sponsored by: Studio T Images
All BEST OF MISSOURI winners will be recognized and celebrated. Winners will be presented with a certificate and window cling at the event. If you and your guest purchase additional tickets and want to be seated together please let us know so we can make sure we accomodate you.
Spacing is limited, so please reserve your tickets today. No tickets are sold at the door. All tickets must be purchased by July 1, 2026 at midnight.
Event Sponsorships are available see information below or email us at hello@missourimagazines.com or call Cheri Cranford for more information at 573-284-5406
Red Carpet photo opportunities will be available.
Cash bar. Please Drink Responsibly.
We will have ladies in gowns, some dresses, dressed down and there will be guys in jeans and shorts. It's always a mixture. Come and have fun! Theme: The Emerald Celebration. Black Tie Glamour. Emerald & Gold Accents
Accommodations:
If you would like accommodations during the event or wish to make it a weekend getaway at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Event will be held here:
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks
The group code to use online is BRED. Please visit their website, https://www.margaritavilleresortlakeoftheozarks.com/, and click on the "groups and conferences click here" button to use the code. If guests are booking outside of the contracted dates or want to book any suites, they can call our reservations line at 1-800-826-8272 and mention the event (Missouri's Best Red-Carpet Event) to receive the group rate.
Guests must book before the cutoff date (3/26/2026) to receive the discount pricing.
Pricing is...
Standard: $144
One Bedroom Suite: $249
Two Bedroom Suite: $344
*Rates above do not include taxes and $20/nightly resort fee.
Other local accommodations:
The Resort at Lake of the Ozarks
Old Kinderhook Resort at Lake of the Ozarks
Station 46 Marina & Vacation Rentals
Transportation: *Drink Responsibly.
Celebration Limousines & Party Buses
Are you planning to attend? Join our Facebook Event Page.
If you have any questions please email us at hello@missourimagazines.com or call Cheri at 573-284-5406. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.
Missouri's Best Red Carpet Event admission dinner included, photo opportunity. Cash Bar available during the evening. No refunds will be issued. Purchase tickets here. All winners must purchase a ticket to attend the red carpet event.
Missouri's Best Red Carpet Event admission, VIP ENTRANCE TIME AT 5:00 p.m. Reserved VIP TABLE for 10. Dinner included, photo opportunity. Cash Bar available during the evening. No refunds will be issued. Purchase VIP table here.
*VIP table numbers will be assigned as they're purchased. First come, first serve. This year we will have your company logo on your reserved table. Please do not move tables tents.
If you cannot attend Missouri's Best Red Carpet Event we will miss you! However, we will mail your certificate and cling to you. You can get a digital pdf emailed to you for free or you can choose to have it mailed to you for $30
*This is only if you cannot attend and want your award and cling mailed directly to you. Purchase ship my award here. *This is not the upgraded plaque. Please see those below. This is only your certificate and cling. We will no longer mail glass frames as they break during shipping. No Refunds.
To reserve this sponsorship package, please email hello@missourimagazines.com to check availability. Sponsorships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Once availability is confirmed, an invoice will be sent to secure your sponsorship.
Includes:
"Presented By" naming rights
Premium logo placement in Missouri's Best App for 12 months
Missouri's Best Award Plaque 8 x 10 (upgraded)
VIP 2 tables (20 tickets) to attend the Red Carpet Event - Prime Location
Logo on all promotional materials
Entrance to VIP Social Hour
Mentioned on Missouri's Best 2027 Red Carpet Event video
Featured placement on homepage
Featured business directory placement
Exclusive sponsor of red carpet entrance
Company video played during gala
Monthly featured business spotlight
Logo in every email campaign for one year
Dedicated app push notification for one year
Recognition during awards presentation
Featured article on website
Social media promotion throughout the year
Opportunity to present an award on stage
Logo on website sponsor page
Includes Winner Showcase Package
To reserve this sponsorship package, please email hello@missourimagazines.com to check availability. Sponsorships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Once availability is confirmed, an invoice will be sent to secure your sponsorship.
Includes:
Missouri's Best Award Plaque 8 x 10 (upgraded)
Logo on all promotional materials
VIP 2 table (20 tickets) to attend the Red Carpet -Prime Location
Entrance to VIP Social Hour
Social media mentions throughout the year
Mentioned on Missouri's Best 2026 Red Carpet Event video
Featured app placement for 12 months
Category sponsor of one major section
Featured business directory placement
Logo on website sponsor page
Includes Winner Showcase Package
To reserve this sponsorship package, please email hello@missourimagazines.com to check availability. Sponsorships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Once availability is confirmed, an invoice will be sent to secure your sponsorship.
Includes:
Missouri's Best Award Plaque 8 x 10 (upgraded)
Logo on all promotional materials
VIP 1 table (10 tickets) to attend the Red Carpet Event & Entrance to VIP Social Hour
Social media mentions throughout the year
Mentioned on Missouri's Best 2026 Red Carpet Event video
Social Media Blasts Monthly
Logo on website sponsor page
Featured app listing for 12 months
Includes Winner Showcase Package
Purchase here. Includes:
Missouri's Best Award Plaque 8 x 10 (upgraded)
Logo on all promotional materials
1 table (10 tickets) to attend the Red Carpet Event + VIP Social Hour
Mentioned on Missouri's Best 2026 Red-Carpet Event video
Featured app listing for 12 months
Logo on website sponsor page
Includes Winner Showcase Package
Purchase here. Includes:
Logo on all promotional materials
1 table (10 tickets) to attend the Red Carpet Event & VIP Social Hour
Mentioned on Missouri's Best 2026 Red Carpet Event video
Recognition at the event from podium
Logo on website sponsor page
Featured app listing for 6 months
Includes Winner Showcase Package
Purchase here. Includes:
Missouri's Best Gold Sponsor includes: Purchase here.
Logo on all promotional materials
1 table (10 tickets) to attend the Red Carpet Event
Featured app placement for 3 months
Logo on website sponsor page
Includes Winner Showcase Package
To reserve this sponsorship package, please email hello@missourimagazines.com to check availability. Sponsorships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Once availability is confirmed, an invoice will be sent to secure your sponsorship.
Includes:
Exclusive "Powered By" branding inside the app
1 VIP table (10 tickets) to attend the Red Carpet Event
App splash screen logo
Featured business placement
Push notification sponsorship
Website recognition
Includes Winner Showcase Package
Purchase here. Includes: Exclusive Sponsorship
Exclusive naming rights as the Official
Sponsor recognition at the photo pickup station
Logo placement on signage at the photo printing area
Recognition on the Missouri's Best website sponsor page
Social media sponsor spotlight before the event and after for one year.
Recognition during the event program
Opportunity to provide a promotional item or coupon with photo pickup
Two complimentary gala tickets
Logo include in the event program
Includes Winner Showcase Package
Purchase here. Business logo displayed on digital screens throughout the evening
Exposure to 600+ guests
Recognition as a Missouri's Best 2027 Winner
Featured in the rotating winner showcase presentation
Opportunity to submit a business logo and website
Perfect for winners unable to attend the gala
Official Missouri's Best Custom wooden plaque 5x10 Order here.
Please allow 2 weeks for production and shipment. No refunds will be issued. We do not use any third party vendor. Please do not order from any other company as they're not affliated with us. We use a local vendor only.
Official Missouri's Best Custom wooden plaque 8 X 10 Order here.
Please allow 2 weeks for production and shipment. No refunds will be issued. We do not use any third party vendor. Please do not order from any other company as they're not affliated with us. We use a local vendor only.