The Pinnacle Business Awards Celebration is a prestigious event that allows the Chamber to recognize both emerging companies as well as companies that have exhibited a substantial history as an established business.

The event will be held on May 4, 2010, at the Raleigh Convention Center, with an expected attendance of 500-600. A reception/dinner and presentation of the 25 Pinnacle Business Awards will begin at 5 p.m. Twenty of the awards are presented to companies exhibiting steady profitability and growth over the past three years. Three awards will go to companies with 1-25 employees, one to a mid-size company, and one to a company with more than 100 employees. The Pinnacle Business Awards Celebration is a professionally-produced event with entertainment. Please note there will be additional individual awards presented.

Date: Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Venue: Raleigh Convention Center
Time: 5 – 8:45 p.m.
Price: Individual Ticket $65; Corporate Table (8 people) $520

Awards presented are as follows:

First Citizens Bank Exceptional Customer Experience Award

Integrity in Business Award Sponsored By Greene Resources, Inc.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Wellness Works Award

The Regina M. Crooms Employer Excellence in Work force Development Award

Smith Seal of North Carolina Sustainable Business Award

Small and Large Business Awards to five entrepreneurs whose companies have exhibited staying power, innovation and community involvement.

Steady Growth and Profitability Awards to companies that have exhibited steady profitability and growth over the past three years.

Steady Growth and Profitability Master Awards to past winning companies exhibiting steady growth and profitability.