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 Organization of the Year
Finalists from left: Children's Development Academy, The Drake House, & The Summit Counseling Center
Also pictured: James Holmes (left) & Kali Boatright (right)
2022 Nonprofit of the Year Award Finalists:
Children's Development Academy
The Drake House - Roswell
The Summit Counseling Center - Atlanta
Pictured: Senior Services North Fulton
Also pictured: James Holmes, Linda Coyle, & Kali Boatright
2022 Nonprofit of the Year Award Winner:
Senior Services North Fulton
The Nonprofit Organization of the Year award was created to honor and recognize the hard work of outstanding North Fulton service organizations each year. Nominate a deserving Nonprofit HERE. Nominations due by April 15, 2023.
Presented at August Chamber Luncheon:
Small Business of the Year
Finalists from left: Essie Escobedo, Ryan Pernice and Dan Pernice, Tracey Grace, Sara Khaki, Hans Appen, David Hammond
2021 Small Business of the Year Award Finalists:
Essie Escobedo - Office Angels
Ryan Pernice and Dan Pernice - RO Hospitality
Tracey Grace - IBEX IT Business Experts
Sara Khaki - Atlanta Divorce Law Group
Hans Appen - Appen Media Group
David Hammond - Abel Solutions.
2021 Small Business of the Year Award Winner:
Tracey Grace, IBEX IT Business Experts
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 Chamber Gala/Summer Soiree:
2022 Award Winners:
GNFCC Volunteer of the Year – Andy Kalajian, Fort Leadership Sales and Consulting
Lifetime Achievement Award - Don Howard, Synovus (retired)
Community Service Award – John McLaughlin, North Metro Miracle League
GNFCC Board Member of the Year – Jim Teel, Goodwyn Mills Cawood
GNFCC Volunteer of the Year
Recognizes an outstanding Chamber member who volunteers their time, resources and expertise to strengthen the GNFCC and our region in a manner crucial to North Fulton’s continued success.
Lifetime Achievement Award
This Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who realizes to have a successful business, they must give back to the community and has done so consistently over a lifetime.
Community Service Award
GNFCC Board Member of the Year
Presented at March Chamber Luncheon:
- Business Woman of Excellence | Large Business: Leslie Day-Harrell, Jackson Healthcare
- Business Woman of Excellence | Small Business: Valarie Mackey, WrightNow Solutions
- Legacy Award Winner: Rita Evans, Merrill Lynch/Banks, Evans, Scott & O'Hare
- Nonprofit Woman of Excellence: Holly York, North Fulton Community Charities
- Rising Star Winner: Melody Swilling, Swilling Family Law