2026 Business Excellence Awards
Thursday, December 10, 2026 (11:30 AM - 2:00 PM) (EST)
Description
Join us at American Legion: Chapel Hill Post No. 6 as we celebrate the very best in business on Thursday, December 10th. At a celebratory luncheon ceremony The Chamber will honor 21 finalists as exceptional businesses and 3 community leaders for their achievements in the greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro business community.
Since 2015, The Chamber has presented 11 businesses and business leaders with special bee sculptures at the Business Excellence Awards. Click here to see award winners from previous years.
Stay tuned for finalists to be announced November 2026!
Finalists are awarded in the following categories:
- Black Business Alliance Businessperson of the Year
- Businesswoman of the Year, presented by Olmaz Jewelers
- Chapel Hill Young Professional of the Year
- Barbara Jessie-Black Community Impact Award, presented by UNC Health
- Innovation Award
- Micro Enterprise of the Year
- Mid-Size Business of the Year
- Large Business of the Year
- New Business of the Year, presented by Town of Chapel Hill Economic Development
- Non-Profit of the Year, presented by Brooks Pierce Law Firm
- University-Born Business of the Year
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!
$45 Member Ticket
$65 Non-Member Ticket
3700 NC 54W
Chapel Hill, NC 27516 United States
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11:30am Registration Opens
12 - 1:30pm Lunch & Program
1:30 - 2:00pm Reception
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