Chamber Awards
Presented at August Chamber Luncheon:
Small Business of Excellence
Finalists from left: Matt Hyatt, Chef Derek Dollar, Tom Burgess, Maria Fundora, Bill Holbrook
2022 Small Business of Excellence Award Finalists:
Matt Hyatt - Rocket IT
Chef Derek Dollar - Milton's Cuisine and Cocktails
Tom Burgess - Christian Brothers Automotive
Maria Fundora - Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant
Bill Holbrook - Trinity Life at Home
2022 Small Business of Excellence Award Winner:
Tom Burgess - Christian Brothers Automotive
Each year the Chamber recognizes the Small Business of the Year. The winner goes through an extensive nomination and interview process and serves as a role model and inspiration to others.
Presented at June Chamber Luncheon:
Nonprofit Awards
Finalists from left: Children's Development Academy, The Drake House, & The Summit Counseling Center
Also pictured: James Holmes (left) & Kali Boatright (right)
2022 Nonprofit Awards Finalists:
Children's Development Academy
The Drake House - Roswell
The Summit Counseling Center - Atlanta
2022 Nonprofit of the Year Award Winner:
Senior Services North Fulton
Pictured: Senior Services North Fulton
Also pictured: James Holmes, Linda Coyle, & Kali Boatright
The Nonprofit Organization of the Year award was created to honor and recognize the hard work of outstanding North Fulton service organizations each year.
Presented at Chamber Gala:
Annual Awards

From left: James Holmes, Kali Boatright, Kerry Armstrong, Bob Regus, Dr. Mike Looney and Danielle Cheung.
2023 Award Winners:
Pioneer Award – Robert J. “Bob” Regus – Former City Administrator, City of Alpharetta; Former Fulton County Manager
Lifetime Achievement Award - Kerry Armstrong – Managing Director, Pope & Land
Citizen of the Year – Dr. Mike Looney, Superintendent of Fulton County Schools (FCS)
Presented at March Chamber Luncheon:
Women of Excellence Awards

From left: Freda Hardage, Laura Madajewski, Toseima Jiles, Karen Cashion and Lara Dolan.
2023 Award Winners:
Woman of Excellence - Rising Star Award
Toseima Jiles, owner of CAI Business Group
Woman of Excellence – Nonprofit
Karen Cashion, President and CEO of Tech Alpharetta
Business Woman of Excellence – Small Business
Lara Weiss Dolan, ALHS, NHSE, Partner with Ansley Real Estate – Craft Dolan Team
Business Woman of Excellence – Large Business
Laura Madajewski, CPA, MBA, HLB Gross Collins, P.C.
Business Woman of Excellence - Living Legacy
Freda Hardage, Community Liaison for Northside Hospital