09/24/2025
The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its annual business awards: Small Business of the Year, Small Business Customer Service of the Year and Non-Profit Organization of the Year. Once nominated, the qualifying business or non-profit will be required to submit a nomination packet, which is then presented to the Brunswick Community College Small Business Center for selection.
The winners will be announced on the Chamber’s page in April. Please take a few minutes to nominate a small business or non-profit who deserves the title of Southport-Oak Island Area Small Business of the Year or Non-Profit of the Year.
The nomination criteria for Small Business and Customer Service awards include the business must be a member of the Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce and have been in operation for a minimum of five years.
The non-profit organization nomination criteria include the organization must be a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Organization recognized by the United States Internal Revenue Service, provide charitable services in the Southport-Oak Island Area, and have been operating for a minimum of five years.
The Customer Service of the Year Award will also be announced. The businesses who were nominated for a Golden Pineapple Award in the designated four quarters will be eligible to compete.
The nomination deadline is November 1st. To nominate a business or non-profit please visit the Chamber’s website at www.chambersmallbusinessawards.com.
