Excellence in Business Awards

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. 

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, September 30, 2025.

2025 PLATINUM SPONSOR

Novant Health logo

2025 SPONSORS

Chain Reaction Studios logo
Duke Energy Logo
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Plastics Division logo
Huntington Bank Logo
Union Diversified Industries Logo

Action Plus Ideas

Atrium Health

Hargett Electric Co

Lawrence Associates PA

Robbins & Associates Insurance Agency Inc

Waste Pro USA

2024 EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS AWARD WINNERS

Community Impact
WOW Supermarket


Excellence in Small  Business
Mandi’s Tree Care 

Employer of Choice
Union County Public Schools

Nonprofit Innovation
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc-UC Alumnae Chapter

Excellence in Business
ATI Specialty Materials

 

Rising Star
Camp Sutton Nursery

Lifetime Achievement
Helen Thomas

2024 EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS AWARD FINALISTS

Rising Star

The Longleaf Group at Flooring Clearance Center

The Little Gym of
Indian Trail

Excellence in Small Business

Alpha-Lit Charlotte

Legacy Movement Financial Services

Excellence in Business

Ludwig/ Musser

Windsor Windows and Doors

Nonprofit Innovation

Cameron’s House of Hope

Humane Society of Union County

Employer of Choice

Council on Aging in Union County

Sodoma Law Union