2025 Business Excellence Awards presented by Duke Energy
Thursday, December 4, 2025 (11:30 AM - 2:00 PM) (EST)
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Join us for the 2025 Business Excellence Awards, presented by Duke Energy, at American Legion: Chapel Hill Post No. 6 as we celebrate the very best in business on Thursday, December 4th. The Chamber will honor 21 exceptional businesses and 3 community leaders for their achievements in the greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro business community at this celebratory luncheon ceremony.
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 criteria and winners from previous years!
2025 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS FINALISTS:
In remembrance and honor of her years of service and dedication to our community, the Black Business Alliance is proud to announce Barbara Jessie-Black as the Black Business Alliance Businessperson of the Year.
Congratulations to Daniella Jaimes-Colina, our 2025 Businesswoman of the Year!
Young Professional of the Year, presented by South Creek Chapel Hill
Congratulations to Jasmine Lubbad, our 2025 Young Professional of the Year!
Say It With Glass
Wedgewood Cheese Bar
Bloom Yoga Co.
Kumon Reading and Math Center of Carrboro
Prime IV Hydration & Wellness - Chapel Hill
Sidekick Designs
Terra Nova Global Properties
Clarity Legal Group
Ta Contento
Emerge Pediatric Therapy
Northwood Ravin
Gonzalez Painters & Contractors
Community Home Trust
TABLE
PORCH Chapel Hill-Carrboro
Kindred Heart Animal Hospital
HonorBridge
Therapy Smarts
Thank You to Our Presenting Sponsor:
And Thank You to our 2025 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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$45 Single Ticket
3700 NC-54
Chapel Hill, 27516

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