Excellence in Business Awards

2026 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. 

Nominations are now open for the

2026 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 four categories for businesses, one for nonprofits, and two for individuals.

Click on the links below to submit a nomination. 

Community Impact

Employer of Choice

Entrepreneur of the Year

Excellence in Business

Excellence in Small Business

Lifetime Achievement

Nonprofit Innovation

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 3, 2026, where the winners are also announced.

The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

PLATINUM SPONSOR

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SPONSORS

Chain Reaction Studios logo
Duke Energy Logo
Union Power Logo
Union Diversified Industries Logo
Huntington Bank Logo

Action Plus Ideas

Atrium Health Union

Black's Tire & Auto Service

Hargett Electric Co

Robbins & Associates Insurance Agency Inc

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

2025 EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS AWARDS WINNERS

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

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

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