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2024 Business Excellence Awards hosted by Post 6

Friday, June 21, 2024 (11:30 AM - 2:00 PM) (EDT)

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Join us at American Legion: Chapel Hill Post No. 6 as we celebrate the very best in business on Friday, June 21st. At a celebratory luncheon ceremony The Chamber will honor 21 exceptional businesses and 3 community leaders for their achievements in the greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro business community.

Since 2015, The Chamber has presented 10 businesses and business leaders with special bee sculptures at the Business Excellence Awards. Click here to see award winners from previous years!

2024 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS WINNERS:

Black Business Alliance Businessperson of the Year

Ada Umenwaliri, Uzoyibo & Ẹkẹ́ FoodsUNC-Chapel Hill


Lifetime Achievement in Economic Development

Dwight Bassett, Chapel Hill Economic Development, Retired


Businesswoman of the Year
Presented by: Olmaz Jewelers

Dr. Shaina Holman, Holman Family Dental Care

 

Young Professional of the Year

Alex Nickodem, Terra Nova Global PropertiesCompass


2024 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS FINALISTS:

New Business of the Year
Presented by: Chapel Hill Economic Development
The Cheese Shop
Kindred Heart Animal Hospital
Lanza's Cafe

Micro Enterprise Business of the Year
The Cheese Shop
My Muses Card Shop
Say it with Glass

Mid-Size Business of the Year
The Downsizers
The Shrunken Head Boutique
School of Rock

Large Business of the Year 
Presented by: PHE, Inc
Carol Woods
Gonzalez Painters and Contractors

Participate Learning

Non-Profit of the Year
Presented by: Brooks Pierce 
The ArtsCenter
Orange County Living Wage
SECU Family House

Community Impact Award
Presented by: Coastal Credit Union
Piedmont Electric Cooperative
Piedmont Health
Ram Realty Advisors

Innovation Award
Presented by: Fidelity Investments
Bridges Art Therapy
Endswell Aquamation
HonorBridge

Thank you to our Red Carpet Sponsor:& Contributing Sponsor: 


And to our 2024 Chamber Major Investors!


About Post 6

Only 10 minutes from downtown Chapel Hill and featuring a modern design and tucked away on 123 acres of beautiful meadows, Post 6 is the perfect place to host your wedding or event—from corporate trainings to a 210 person reception!


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Pricing

$45 Single Ticket

American Legion: Chapel Hill Post No. 6
3700 NC-54
Chapel Hill, 27516

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McKenzie Steagall
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Friday, June 21, 2024 (11:30 AM - 2:00 PM) (EDT)
Registration Opens: 11:30 a.m. Lunch & Program: Noon - 1:30 p.m. Reception: 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
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