OCBC 2026 First Responders Dinner
Orange County Business Council’s First Responders Dinner celebrates the courageous first responders and frontline heroes who protect and serve the businesses, residents and visitors of Orange County. It’s through their commitment that our county is able to preserve its standard of living and vibrant economy.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
5 - 7:30 p.m.
The Waterfront Beach Resort,
a Hilton Hotel
21100 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
OCBC 2026 First Responders Dinner
Registration is now open! Join us as we celebrate and thank the courageous first responders and frontline heroes who protect and serve the businesses, residents and visitors of OC. OCBC is proud to recognize outstanding individuals whose service, leadership and dedication help keep our communities safe, strong and resilient.
First responder nominations are now closed and honorees have been notified. Honorees will be recognized at OCBC’s 2026 First Responders Dinner on September 16, 2026.
Nominations are now closed. Honorees will be celebrated at OCBC’s 2026 First Responders Dinner on September 16, 2026.
OCBC is proud to recognize the first responders and frontline professionals who work tirelessly to keep our communities safe, strong and resilient. We invite you to share stories of individuals whose service, sacrifice and leadership have made a meaningful impact across Orange County.
Event Location
The Waterfront Beach Resort,
a Hilton Hotel
21100 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Event Agenda
| 5 p.m. | Registration & Hosted Reception |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner & Program |
| 7:30 p.m. | Adjourn |
Coming Soon
OCBC Member Ticket: $195 | OCBC Non-Member Ticket: $225
For Event and Sponsorship Questions​
Please contact Lauren Martin,
Vice President of Events & Special Projects, Orange County Business Council, at lmartin@ocbc.org.
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Awards Emcee
Hetty Chang
Reporter
NBC4 News
Leading Through Crisis Panel
The Honorable
Stephanie Klopfenstein
Mayor
City of Garden Grove
Eric Parra
Chief of Police
Huntington Beach Police Department
TJ McGovern
Interim Fire Chief
Orange County Fire Authority
The Honorable
Janet Nguyen
Orange County Board of Supervisors
District 1
MODERATOR
Jeffrey Ball
President and Chief Executive Officer
Orange County Business Council
*Additional panelists announced soon.
Thank you sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
VIP Reception Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Bank of America
Golden West College
Orange County Sheriff’s Advisory Council
Orange County United Way
Port of Long Beach
South Orange County Community College District
Uber
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