And the Nominees Are.....

Culpeper Chamber of Commerce

Culpeper Star Exponent

November 3, 2014

Debbie Stohlman, Acting President/CEO

Oh, what a party it’s going to be!  The Culpeper Chamber of Commerce is holding its 100th Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet this Thursday, November 6th at Germanna Daniel Technology Center. This centennial gala is shaping up to be a grand celebration of the organization’s accomplishments and contributions to Culpeper.  Following our delicious meal and the telling of the Chamber’s story, the evening will culminate with presentations of business and individual awards - always a high point of the evening.

Historically, the Culpeper Chamber of Commerce recognizes businesses and individuals for their leadership, integrity, contributions to our community and Culpeper’s economic vitality.   We have received an unprecedented number of nominees in all categories.  Certainly a positive indicator of the vibrancy of Culpeper.  Thank you to everyone that submitted a nomination.  The Selection Committee was given an arduous task of narrowing down the lists of deserving nominees to one recipient for each category.  It was a responsibility they did not take lightly.  

We are pleased to announce the following nominations for the business categories -

Nominated for Large Business of the Year (50 or more employees) are Cintas, Epiphany Catholic School and Home Instead Senior Care.  Nominees for Small Business of the Year are Shear Artistry, Harriet’s General, Culpeper Salvage, Association of Social Work Boards, Ole Country Store and Bakery, RE/MAX Crossroads, Atheneans, The Pharmacy of Culpeper, Counseling Interventions, Top Shelf Cleaning Services, Integrity Automotive, MedExpress Urgent Care, Appleton Campbell, White Dove Studios, Clevenger’s Corner Veterinary Care, Culpeper Petroleum Cooperative - Southern States and Healthy Steps.   Nominees for Non-profit of the Year are Options, Epiphany Catholic School, Culpeper  Renaissance, Inc., Friends of the Culpeper County Library, Culpeper Regional Hospital, Omega Partnership, Cornucopia Volunteer Farm, Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, The Free Clinic of Culpeper, Praise Communications, Inc. WPRZ 88.1 - FM, Culpeper Food Closet, Soap Box Derby of Culpeper and Hospice of the Rapidan.

Entrepreneur of the Year, Young Professional of the Year and the L.B. Henretty Memorial Outstanding Citizen of the Year will each recognize one person for their specific contributions.  These categories received a record number of nominees as well.  Another daunting task for the Selection Committee.

Congratulations to all nominees!  We trust you are honored to have been acknowledged as a business or organization that exemplifies the outstanding qualities worthy of recognition.