Every year the Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce recognizes excellence in its small business community by awarding the Small Business of the Year Award to a deserving recipient. The candidates are either nominated by customers or vendors, a fellow member or may self-nominate. The Chamber will contact the nominees to obtain additional information for the competition.
Award Criteria:
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- In business & a member in good standing of the Chamber for at least three years consecutive years
- Have 50 or fewer employees (full-time equivalent – based on 40 hour work weeks)
- Sales growth/profit growth/new product line/expanding number of employees
- Located in Milledgeville-Baldwin County
- Considered successful by peers
- Show evidence of outstanding community services contribution or involvement
- Be a privately-owned, for-profit entity
Previous Winners Include:
2022-2023: Citizens Bank of the South- Milledgeville Branch
2021-2022: Stribling Law Firm, PC
2020: Williams Funeral Homes & Crematory
2019: Tent-Sational Events
2018: Scenic Mountain RV Park
2017: Cogentes
2016: Market Basket
2015: Goebel Media
2014: BodyPlex
2013: Bobby Brown Insurance
2012: Elite Gym
2011: RJI, Inc.
2010: Beckham’s Used Cars