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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:

Black Business Alliance Businessperson of the Year, presented by the Black Business Alliance
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.

Businesswoman of the Year, presented by Little Gem
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!








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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Pricing

$45 Single Ticket

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

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Thursday, December 4, 2025 (11:30 AM - 2:00 PM) (EST)
Registration Opens: 11:30 a.m. Lunch & Program: Noon - 1:30 p.m. Reception: 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
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