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The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the finalists for our 2025 Annual Meeting Awards! Each year, we honor businesses, organizations, and individuals who have made a significant impact on our community, economy, and industry. These awards recognize excellence in leadership, innovation, community service, and tourism—all of which contribute to making the Grand Strand an incredible place to live, work, and visit.
We sent 154 nominations to judges from chambers of commerce in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. We are thrilled to present this year’s finalists.
Business of the Year
This award recognizes a business with 51 or more employees that demonstrates sound business practices, leadership, and commitment to community service.
Finalists:
- CLC Worldwide
- Crooked Hammock Brewery
- Riccobene Associates Family Dentistry
Small Business of the Year
Honoring a business with 50 or fewer employees committed to sound business practices in operation, management and service to the community.
Finalists:
- Carolina Home Exteriors
- STAR Academy
- Stunning & Brilliant Events
Community Impact Award
This award goes to a business that has demonstrated outstanding leadership, volunteerism, and financial contributions to the community.
Finalists:
- Puppy Poo Pickup
- Santee Cooper
- Tidal Creek Brewhouse
Nonprofit of the Year
Recognizing a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has shown effective fundraising, strong community contributions, and a positive local impact.
Finalists:
- Habitat for Humanity of Horry County
- Helping Hand of Myrtle Beach
- YMCA of Coastal Carolina
Tourism Partner of the Year
This award celebrates a hospitality-based business that has enhanced the visitor experience, collaborated with industry partners, and promoted Myrtle Beach as a top destination.
Finalists:
- Myrtle Beach Pelicans
- Pirates Voyage Dinner & Show
- Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach
Entrepreneur of the Year
Honoring an individual who has demonstrated innovation, originality, and entrepreneurial spirit, taking risks to launch and grow a successful business.
Finalists:
- Lisa Lee with The Tasting Room on 9th
- Joseph Reinhardt with CLC Worldwide
- Stella Sabina Channa with Icetime Luxe
The chamber also will present awards for Ambassador of the Year, the Brad Dean Chairman’s Award of Excellence, Citizen of the Year, Pioneer of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Young Professional of the Year.
Celebrate with us!
Winners will be announced at the 2025 Annual Meeting which celebrates the creativity, ingenuity and achievements of the local business community.
📅 Date: April 10, 2025
📍 Location: Marriott Myrtle Beach Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes
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