Annual Business Awardscelebrating Roane's best

Given out since 1970, this is the most prestigious of the awards. The winner should demonstrate outstanding performance or unusual contribution to Roane County and to their business or community.

Should significantly and positively affect economic progress in Roane County. Whether a longstanding or new business, they should be well respected in their field and within the community.

Should be significantly involved in business, professional, educational, community, and civic affairs; demonstrate outstanding performance or unusual contribution to Roane County and to her business or community; and be highly respected in her field.

Created in honor of its namesake in 2010, for someone under 40 who demonstrates strong leadership skills and a love for Roane County.

Recognizes outstanding Roane Chamber members. To be considered, the nominee must be a Chamber Member and located or residing (if an individual) in Roane County for at least one year. The nominee should be significantly involved in business, professional, educational, community, and civic or church affairs demonstrating outstanding performance or unusual contribution to Roane County. The nominee must be non-controversial and highly respected in the field.

Presented by the Roane County Industrial Development Board. Chamber membership is not required to be nominated, but members are given preferential consideration. The winner should be a manufacturer or distributor of goods and services whose customers are traditionally other businesses and on a larger scale than a traditional business. This sets it apart from the Business of the Year award. Like that award, the nominee should significantly and positively affect economic progress in Roane County and be well respected in their field and within the community.

Nominated and recognized by the Roane Chamber Ambassadors. The winner is significantly involved in Chamber affairs and demonstrates outstanding performance and contributions, specifically to the Ambassador Team, to their business or profession, and to Roane County. Only members of the Roane Chamber Ambassadors may nominate a peer. A sponsorship is available to a Chamber Member business or individual for this award to cover the cash award, which comes with 2 Roane Alliance Gala tickets.