Business Excellence Awards

Presented By:
First Citizens Bank | Optimum

Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Pitt Community College: Eddie & Jo Allison Smith Center for Student Advancement
1935 Warren Dr.
Winterville, NC 28590

The 2026 Business Excellence Awards Breakfast will celebrate businesses at every stage of growth, from emerging ventures to long-standing organizations. The Chamber will honor finalists and announce recipients of the Small Business of the Year, Emerging Business of the Year, and Legacy Business of the Year awards.

Small Business of the Year:
Legacy Premier Real Estate
Recognizes a locally owned and operated business with 50 employees or fewer that demonstrates excellence in business performance, leadership, customer service, and community engagement.

Emerging Business of the Year:
Downtown Barre - Greenville, NC
Recognizes a business operating for less than two years that demonstrates innovation, entrepreneurial spirit, early growth, and strong potential for long-term success.

Legacy Business of the Year:
Grady-White Boats
Honors a business that has served the Greenville-Pitt County community for 25 years or more while demonstrating sustained excellence, leadership, integrity, and community impact.

Awards Sponsor:
Southern Bank

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