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Best in Business Awards

Save the date for the Charlottesville Chamber’s Best in Business Awards, an evening dedicated to recognizing the outstanding achievements, innovation, and leadership within our local business community.

Join us for an evening of celebration, networking, and inspiration, and be among the first to see a brand-new award debut this year. 

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Interested in Supporting the Best in Business Awards?

Position your organization as a champion of business success and innovation, while celebrating the achievements of local businesses.

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For inquiries, please reach out to: Andrea Copeland, President & CEO
Email: andrea.copeland@cvillechamber.com
Phone: 434.218.4023

Award Selection Process

(1) Public Nominations, October 1 to October 19

Anyone can nominate individuals and organizations for our four Best in Business award

  • Nominations will not be accepted after Sunday, October 19, at 11:59pm.
  • By submitting a nomination form, you agree that your nomination statement may be selected to share publicly.
  • If the panel is unable to make contact with the nominee, the individual will not be considered.

(2) Award Selection, October 20 to November 3

A panel of business leaders will review all finalist submissions and select this year’s award recipients based on the following criteria: 

  • Quality of the finalist submission 
  • Alignment with award criteria 
  • Overall diversity and equity 
  • The nominee’s community impact 

(3) Award recipients will be honored at the Best in Business Awards.