Small Business Awards

Celebrating businesses that were true rock stars over the past year. These businesses created a mix of innovation, growth and service to the community. Finalists will be selected in each category by employee size including 1-10 employees, 11-25 employees, and 26-50 employees.

Criteria: demonstrated growth (sales, customer base, employee size, etc.) between 1/1/2024-4/30/2025, demonstrated innovation within their industry and/or the community, must be in operation for three years or more (as of 1/1/2022), contributed to Chamber and/or community-oriented projects, must be for-profit, must be located in Douglas County. A business does not have to be a Chamber member, any business in Douglas is encouraged to apply. Finalists will be selected in each category and the winners will be announced at the Winter Ball & Community Awards in February 2026. 

This is a special shout-out to businesses that are shaking up the small business space. This award will celebrate unique business concepts, creative marketing and branding, and innovative ways of reaching clients.

Criteria: demonstrated innovation and creativity within their industry and/or the community, must be in operation less than three years (as of 1/1/2022), must be for-profit, must be located in Douglas County, business does not have to be a Chamber member, any business in Douglas is encouraged to apply. 

This top-tier recognition will pay tribute to an entrepreneur who has reached the pinnacle of prosperity over time.

Criteria: leader for a for-profit company with 1-50 employees, business must be located in Douglas County, business owners do not have to be a Chamber member, any business owner in Douglas is encouraged to apply. 

In partnership with Cobb & Douglas Public Health, these awards celebrate an organization and individual’s efforts to improve and support community health and healthcare infrastructure.

Criteria: individuals must currently live or work in Douglas County, organizations must have a location in Douglas County, business or individual does not have to be a Chamber member, any business or individual is encouraged to apply.