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.

Join the Celebration of Business Excellence

This Year's Award Categories

Business Leader of the Year

Nonprofit of the Year

Small Business of the Year

One-to-Watch Award

Upstanding Award

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

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

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