Prince William Chamber says these local businesses are winners

Local businesses received recognition from the Prince William Chamber of Commerce at the annual business awards banquet held February 28 at Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.

Jennifer Nycz-Conner, Editor-at-Large of the Washington Business Journal served as Master of Ceremonies. In addition to the Chamber's awards, the event also featured awards presented by the Mayors of the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park and the Chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors.

From the Chamber's press release, here is a list of the winners.

Agnes L. Colgan Community Service Awards
These awards are named after the first wife of the late Senator Colgan: AgnesColgan (deceased). As a mother and grandmother she was known to live by example, compelling family, friends and strangers to reach out to others in need and view the world with an empathetic heart. Mrs. Colgan was an avid volunteer and fundraiser for a wide array of charitable organizations including the American Red Cross, SERVE and Transitional Housing BARN. Each of the winners received an award to display in addition to a check for $1,000.
Health & Human Services: ACTS-Action in Community Through Service
Arts & Education: Impacto Youth

Charles J. Colgan Visionary Award
Named after the late Virginia Statesman, Senator Charles Colgan, the Visionary Award is meant to be awarded to an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership, including but not limited to
their own organization. Just like Senator Colgan, a long-time member of the Chamber with Colgan Air and a Past Chairman of the Board, this individual should be known as an innovator, a great partner, a visionary and an advocate for his or her community and beyond. This is the third year in which the award has been presented.
Visionary Award: J. Manley Garber, NOVEC, Board of Directors
The 2018 Charles J. Colgan Visionary Award was sponsored by Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, PC.

Business Awards
Innovative Practice or Partnership of the Year: Centerfuse (CoWork, LLC)
The 2018 Innovative Practice or Partnership of the Year Award was sponsored by Metro Sign & Design, Inc.

Community Outreach Award: Jirani Coffeehouse
The 2018 Community Outreach Award was sponsored by Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC).

Hospitality & Tourism Award: Mariachis Tequileria & Restaurant

Excellence in F/I/RE (Finance/Insurance/Real Estate): Weber Rector Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc.

Tech Company of the Year: Micron Technology, Inc.
The 2018 Tech Company of the Year Award was sponsored by Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company.

Emerging Business of the Year: FirstLight Home Care of Woodbridge
The 2018 Emerging Business of the Year Award was sponsored by Bennett, Atkinson & Associates, PC.

Excellence in Small Business (1-10 Employees): Competitive Edge Athletic Performance Center
The 2018 Excellence in Small Business Award was sponsored by ECU Communications, LLC.

Business Excellence Award (11+ Employees): Hepburn and Sons, LLC
The 2018 Business Excellence Award sponsored by First Virginia Community Bank.

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. Read more about the award winners here.