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Annual Awards

Each year, the Chamber holds an Annual Meeting/Soiree to honor individuals in our county! At this event, we announce awards for various categories.

Candidates are nominated by the public, and the Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee reviews the nomination forms and selects the winners.

The identity of the award winners is kept secret and will be announced at the annual meeting.

  • Nominations must fit in the category criteria.
  • You do not have to be a Chamber member to nominate a business or person for an award.
  • Self-nominations are not permitted.

Categories Now Closed for 2025.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR 

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR- Indian Land

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR- Lancaster

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR- Kershaw/Heath Springs

BUSINESSPERSON OF THE YEAR

CITIZENSHIP AND SERVICE AWARD

TOP 10 UNDER 40 AWARD

In an effort to further elevate and focus on young professionals in Lancaster County, the Top 10 Under 40 Awards have been moved from the Annual Meeting to a Young Professionals Summer Soirée. Further details to come Spring 2026. Nominations submitted will still be considered when nominations open back up in the Spring! 

2025 Annual award winners-

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2025 Businessperson of the Year

Kim Lineberger Thomas (LCI - Lineberger Construction Inc.)
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2025 Ambassador of the Year

Rubylyn Helms (Founders Federal Credit Union)
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2025 Volunteer of the Year

Patricia Clancy
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2025 Citizenship & Service Award

Melissa Thornton (INSP / CrossRidge Center)
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2025 Small Business of the Year- Kershaw/Heath Springs

Kershaw House of Pizza
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2025 Small Business of the Year- Indian Land

Reynolds Orthodontics

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2025 Small Business of the Year- Lancaster

 Laurel Haven Estate Vineyard & Winery