Chamber Awards
Presented at August North Fulton Focus Series:
Applications are now open for the 2024 Small Business Awards. Deadline to apply is July 8, 2024. Apply Now.
2023 Small Business of Excellence
From the left: Tina Carder, Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert, Maria Fundora, Pepe Fundora, Mae Whiteside Williams, Jason Etheridge
2023 Small Business of Excellence Award Winner:
Maria and Pepe Fundora - Casa Nuova Italian Restaurant
2023 Small Business of Excellence Award Finalists:
Tina Carder – DutchCrafters Amish Furniture
Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert – Atlanta Personal Injury Law Group - Gore
Mae Whiteside Williams – CKL Engineers
Jason Etheridge – Logic Speak
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:
2024 Nonprofit Awards Applications Now Open - Deadline April 30th
Nonprofit Awards
Pictured: Children's Development Academy, Chattahoochee Nature Center, and STARHouse Foundation
2023 Nonprofit Awards Finalists:
Children's Development Academy
Chattahoochee Nature Center
2023 Nonprofit of the Year Award Winner:
STARHouse Foundation
Pictured: STARHouse Foundation
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