Peabody Chamber Presents 2024 'INCredible' Awards

PEABODY, MA — The Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce last week honored 11 local businesses and individuals for their outstanding achievements in the community over the past year with the second annual INCredible Awards.

The event was held at Olio Peabody and included community members, business leaders and local dignitaries.

"The INCredible Awards are a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovation of our local chamber member businesses and individuals," Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce President Deanne Healey. "This event is more than just a celebration; it's an opportunity to showcase the incredible talent and commitment within our communities. We are proud to honor these exceptional winners who inspire us all to strive for excellence, equity and caring to make a difference."

The winners of the INCredible Awards are:

Business of the Year sponsored by Gravoc:

Lyon-Waugh Auto Group

Family Business of the Year sponsored by Aflac/Feazel Benefits Inc.:

Evans Florist & Greenhouse

Non-Profit of the Year sponsored by North Shore Bank:

Bridgewell

Young Professional of the Year sponsored by Salem Five Bank:

Madison Rifkin of YMCA of MetroNorth

Minority Business Enterprise Award sponsored by Peabody TV:

Way Home Services

Champion of Diversity Award sponsored by Northeast Arc:

Boston Children's Hospital at Peabody

First Responder Award sponsored by JJR Enterprise Inc:

Tina Gongas, Dispatcher, Peabody Police Dept

Community Champion sponsored by DeMatos Landscaping:

Jeannette McGinn

Mary Upton Ferrin Award sponsored by Peabody Area Chamber:

Beverley Griffin Dunne

Ankeles Community Service Award sponsored by Peabody Area Chamber:

Al Matos

The first People’s Choice award was introduced in 2024 where the community was asked to both nominate and vote on the winner. DeMatos Landscaping, located in Peabody walked away with the award.

Sponsors and contributors to the event included Olio Peabody, DJ Lisa Love, Five Star Rims, Scents for Cents Candle Co, Revel Party Rental, Together, Bradford Floor & Home, and Barber Shoppe off the Square.

(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)