Business Excellence Award Winners

Since 2015, The Chamber has recognized exceptional businesses and business leaders in our community at the Business Excellence Awards. Annual award winners are presented with special bee sculptures in recognition of their achievements. (Scroll down to see all past winners!)
2022 Business Excellence Award Winners:
Businesswoman of the Year - Nora Spencer
Young Professional of the Year - Pavani Peri, Wes Rowe
Community Impact Award - Trevor Holman Photography
Finalists: Orange County Living Wage, The HBA of Durham Orange and Chatham Counties,
Innovative Business of the Year - Fitch Lumber & Hardware
Finalists: Kitware, Leigh Brain and Spine
Large Business of the Year - Atma Hotel Group
Finalists: Hendrick Southpoint Auto Mall, Wegmans
Mid-Sized Business of the Year - Carrboro Plumbing Inc.
Finalists: Carrboro Coffee Roasters, Flyleaf Books,
Micro-Enterprise of the Year - Carrboro Farmers' Market
Finalists: Areté Float Studio, The Frame & Print Shop
Nonprofit of the Year - Hope Renovations
Finalists: Community Home Trust, Orange Literacy
New Business of the Year - Olmaz Jewelers
Finalists: The Casual Pint, Craftboro Brewing Depot