Excellence in Business Awards

2025 EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS

Each year, the Union County Chamber of Commerce recognizes its Annual Award finalists for their business achievements. 

There are five categories for businesses, one for nonprofits and one category for individuals. All finalists in each category are recognized with a professionally produced video presentation about their business, courtesy of Chain Reaction Studios. 

Community Impact
Wingate University

Excellence in Small  Business
Alice Jules Coffee House 

Employer of Choice
Amcor

Nonprofit Innovation
M.A.R.C.U.S.

Excellence in Business
JB Preslar Company, Inc.

Rising Star
Hundredfold Consulting

Lifetime Achievement
Gene Robbins

2025 Excellence in Business Finalists
2025 Excellence in Business Finalists
2025 Excellence in Business Finalists
2025 Excellence in Business Finalists
2025 Excellence in Business Finalists
2025 Excellence in Business Finalists
2025 Excellence in Business Finalists

Nominations are now open for the

2025 Excellence in Business Awards!

Each year, the Union County Chamber of Commerce recognizes its Annual Award finalists for their business achievements. This is your opportunity to celebrate the exceptional achievements of those who contribute to our thriving community. There are 5 categories for businesses, one for nonprofits, and one for individuals.

Click on the links below to submit a nomination. 

Community Impact

Employer of Choice

Excellence in Business

Excellence in Small Business

Lifetime Achievement

Nonprofit Innovation

Rising Star

All finalists in each category are recognized with a professionally produced video presentation about their business, courtesy of Chain Reaction Studios. The videos are released at the Annual Awards Gala on December 4, 2025, where the winners are also announced.

The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

2025 PLATINUM SPONSOR

Novant Health logo

2025 SPONSORS

Chain Reaction Studios logo
Duke Energy Logo
Rodriguez Produce logo
Union Power Logo
Amcor logo
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Plastics Division logo
Circor Logo
First Citizens Bank logo
Goulston Technologies logo
Huntington Bank Logo
Life's good stay here logo
Union Diversified Industries Logo

Action Plus Ideas

Alice Jules Coffee House

American Bank

ATI Specialty Materials

Atrium Health Union

Black's Tire & Auto Service

Fionix Consulting LLC

Graybar Electric Company

Hargett Electric Co

HomeTrust Bank

Instrument Transformer Equipment Corp

JB Preslar Company Inc

Lawrence Associates PA

Pinnacle Financial Partners

Robbins & Associates Insurance Agency Inc

South Piedmont Community College

Spivey Insurance Group

State Utility Contractors Inc

The Moser Group

Town of Indian Trail

Union County Human Resources Association

Waste Pro USA

2025 EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS AWARD FINALISTS

Community Impact

Goulston Technologies

Monroe Aquatic and Fitness Center

Employer of Choice

Atrium Health Union/Union West

Town of Indian Trail

Excellence in Business

CIRCOR International

First Citizens Bank & Trust

Excellence in Small Business

Gingham Girl Cake Rolls and Creations

Vera’s Kitchen

Nonprofit Innovation

Alliance for Children

Union County Education Foundation

Rising Star

Buzz & Bloom Media

Senior Helpers of Waxhaw – Monroe