The 2026 VAB Hall of Fame & Awards Gala is Saturday, November 14th in the Emerald Ballroom at The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel (formerly the Sheraton) off exit 14W I-89 in South Burlington.

This year, we celebrate America’s 250 as well as the broadcasters being inducted into the VAB Hall of Fame and receiving awards!

Schedule of Events:

• 5:00-6:00PM: Social Hour
• 6:00-7:00PM: Buffet Dinner
• 7:00-9:00PM: Presentation of Awards & Inductions (click here to see who is being honored)

Cost: $70 for VAB Members (defined as owners and current employees of VAB member stations as well as VAB Hall of Famers) and their invited guests. $150 for Non VAB Members. Price includes 1 free drink token and a buffet style dinner.

Attire: Semi-Formal attire encouraged by not required. We encourage you to dress in red, white and/or blue to match this year’s theme!

CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR GALA TICKETS

Discounted Hotel Rooms:

A limited number of discounted hotel rooms at The DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington are available for $139 +tax the nights of Friday, November 13th and/or Saturday, November 14th on a first come first serve basis. CLICK HERE to make your reservation online now while supply lasts (note, if you only want to book Saturday night, you will need to “edit” the dates because the hotel has the default set for both Friday & Saturday nights.)