On Thursday, Feb. 2, more than 500 chamber members and community leaders came out to celebrate the local business community at the chamber’s annual Awards Dinner & Gala, hosted this year at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. Winners were selected by the chamber’s board of directors and chamber of commerce members.
The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce congratulates both the nominees and winners of each category and thanks the sponsors of this year’s annual Awards Dinner & Gala: Breeze Airways, Care Centers of Nassau, Davis Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, PrimeSouth Bank, First Federal Bank, Florida Public Utilities Company, Summer House Realty, Rayonier Inc., Amelia Hotel at the Beach, Comfort Suites Fernandina Beach, Ocean Coast Hotel Amelia Island, Seaside Amelia Inn and Community Hospice & Palliative Care. Because of their generous support, the chamber was able to properly recognize members of the local business community for their leadership and business excellence.
The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the winners of the 2022 Annual Business Awards:
• Large Business of the Year: Rayonier Inc.
• Medium Business of the Year: Wallace Pierson Travel
• Small Business of the Year: Redbones Dog Bakery & Boutique
• Nonprofit of the Year: Northeast Florida Fair Association
• Young Business Leader of the Year: Chason Forehand, Pineland Bank
• Business Leader of the Year: Ryan Deems, Destination Amelia Vacation Rentals
• Customer Service Professional of the Year: Stacy Millett, Wicked BAO
• Chamber Ambassador of the Year: Dunia Taylor, REMI Realty
• Distinguished Volunteer Service Award: Renee Stoffel, Barnabas Center Inc.
• Chairman’s Award: Jackie Darby, Century 21 Miller Elite