Achievers & Accolades

Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce honors annual award winners

By Staff Report, posted 11 months ago

 

The Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce hosted their Annual Awards Gala on Jan. 28, celebrating the remarkable individuals and organizations that have made a difference in the community this year.

This year’s awardees are:

Business Beautification Award 

  • Cape Fear Botanical Garden

Best in Communications Award 

  •  219 Group

Excellence in Innovation Award

  • Fayetteville State University - Business HUB 

Educator of the Year

  •  Gray’s Creek Middle/High - Charles Bossert, Orchestra

Local Franchise of the Year 

  • Lori’s Ace Home & Hardware 

Public Service Award

  •  Mission BBQ

Young Professional of the Year

  • Fizzy Friends - Cheyanne & CaliRai Campos 

Non-Profit of the Year

  • United Way of Cumberland County

New Business of the Year

  • Haymount Truckstop

Small Business of the Year

  • RAYWEST DESIGNBUILD

Large Business of the Year

  • Cape Fear Valley Health

Business of the Year

  • Mike’s Plumbing 

Government Relations Service Award

  • Katie Smith

Military Affairs Council Service Award

  • Rob Patton 

Ambassador of the Year

  • Ryan Sands 

Chairman’s Service Award

  • Freddy L. Johnson Sr.

Realtor’s Cup Award

  • Suzanne Pennink

The Chamber’s Breece Legacy Award

  • Johnny Wilson
  • Grace McGrath
  • Chris Bostock 
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