The nominations are open for the 2016 Small Business of the Year and Successful Start-Up of the Year. Click here for the application. The deadline to apply is January 6; the winners will be announced at the Chamber Ball on Jan. 28.
Each year, the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce recognizes outstanding small businesses for their contributions and accomplishments in the Lowcountry, and honors those individuals whose ingenuity, hard work and innovation have created successful and growing business ventures.
Past Small Business of the Year Award Winners:
- 1987 – Vaughn Business Systems
- 1988 – Sacks The Resale Shop
- 1991 – Hilton Head Glidden
- 1992 – Outside Hilton Head
- 1993 – Island Getaway
- 1994 – Burke’s Main Street Pharmacy
- 1996 – FACES DaySpa & Boutique
- 1997 – Curry Printing of Hilton Head Island
- 1998 – Superior Cleaners
- 1999 – Optical Solutions
- 2000 – The Golf Academy / IJGA
- 2002 – J Banks Design Group
- 2003 – Companions, Nurses & Nannies
- 2004 – H&H Auto Service
- 2005 – Artware
- 2006 – Christine’s Go Go Gourmet & Catering
- 2007 – Signe’s Heavenbound Bakery & Café
- 2008 – The Sanctuary
- 2009 – ServPro of Beaufort County
- 2010 – H2 Builders
- 2011 – Pino Gelato
- 2012 – Beach Properties of Hilton Head, Inc.
- 2012 – Collins Group Realty
- 2013 – Downtown Catering and Events
- 2013* – Mindstream Academy
- 2014 – Forsythe Jewelers
- 2014 – Reebok Crossfit Coastal Carolina
- 2015 – Corner Perk & Global Infection Control Consultants
- 2016 – Outside Hilton Head