Best in Business Awards Dinner

The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 2025 Best in Business Awards Dinner, taking place on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM at The Club at Glenmore. This premier event celebrates the achievements, innovation, and dedication of businesses and community leaders throughout Charlottesville and the surrounding region.

Guests will enjoy an elegant evening in the stunning setting of The Club at Glenmore, complete with networking opportunities, award presentations, and a celebration of the vibrant business community. The Best in Business Awards Dinner honors the entrepreneurs, small businesses, and organizations driving growth and innovation across the area, highlighting the very best in leadership, service, and impact.

Whether you’re a business owner, professional, or supporter of local enterprise, this signature Chamber event is the perfect occasion to connect with leaders, celebrate success, and experience the community spirit that makes Charlottesville a thriving hub for business.

Early Bird Deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 I Last Day to Register: Monday, November 10, 2025

Join the Celebration of Business Excellence

This Year's Award Categories and Nomination Forms

Nominations close Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Don't miss your chance to shine a spotlight on a deserving leader or organization!

Business Leader of the Year

Recognizes extraordinary leadership as our premier award. This honor celebrates an individual who has demonstrated exceptional impact in the Greater Charlottesville region through professional practice and community service. Recipients uphold the highest standards of integrity, inspire collaboration and innovation, and give back by mentoring future leaders.

Open to members in good standing of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce. Nominations of nonmembers will not be considered.

Nominate a Deserving Leader

Nonprofit of the Year

Small Business of the Year

Recognizes an outstanding small business (50 or fewer employees) who has made significant economic impact and business contributions to the Greater Charlottesville community while demonstrating meaningful civic engagement and community service beyond their business endeavors. This award is given in honor of Christopher Lee.

Open to members in good standing of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce. Nominations of nonmembers will not be considered.

Nominate a Deserving Small Business

One-to-Watch Award

Upstanding Award

Recognizes an organization that excels in responsible business practices, demonstrating commitment to customers, employees, suppliers, and community while showing excellence in corporate social responsibility, sustainability, inclusivity, and other forward-looking approaches to business success.

Open to all organizations in the Greater Charlottesville region. Membership is not required.

Nominate a Deserving Business

Award Selection Process

Public Nominations - October 1 to October 19

Anyone can nominate individuals and organizations for our Best in Business Awards. The deadline to submit nominations is Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 11:59 PM, with no exceptions. By submitting a nomination form, you agree that your statements may be selected to share publicly.

Award Selection - October 20 to November 1

A panel of Chamber and business leaders will review all finalist submissions and select this year’s award recipients based on the following criteria: quality of the submission, alignment with award criteria, overall diversity and equity, and the nominee’s community impact.

Awardees Announced - November 5

The winners of the Best in Business Awards are revealed to the community!

Awardees Celebrated - November 19

Join us at the Best in Business Dinner Awards to honor and celebrate the achievements of the awardees.

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Champion Sponsor

Dessert Sponsor

Table Host

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.

View Opportunities to Get Involved

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

Recognizing Legacy Members with 50+ Years of Membership

Bank of America Bankers Insurance LLC Better Living Inc Boar's Head Resort Charlottesville Area Association of REALTORS Charlottesville Media Group Charlottesville Sanitary Supply Corp City of Charlottesville Dominion Energy Emerson Intelligent Platforms, LLC ERA Bill May Realty Co. Farmington Country Club Great Eastern Management Company Hanckel-Citizens Insurance Corporation Hantzmon Wiebel LLP Hightech Signs Hill & Wood Funeral Service Inc Howard Hanna Real Estate Services Martin Horn Montague Miller & Co Realtors Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co of Central VA Piedmont Virginia Community College Rodney E. Deane, Jr., P.C. Schwarzchild Keller & George Jewelers Student Services Moving & Storage Company The Daily Progress The Fralin Museum of Art at the University of Virginia U-Stor-It University of Virginia Van Yahres Tree Company, LLC Wells Fargo WVIR-TV 29News

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