ARLINGTON, Va. - The Arlington Chamber of Commerce will hold the 36th Annual Best Business Awards, sponsored by VIDA Fitness, on Wednesday, May 25. These prestigious awards are presented to area businesses that were scored by a panel of past winners on the following five criteria:
Be a viable, ongoing, full-time business that has experienced significant growth or stability over its business life.
Be well-known and respected by customers or clients for consistently delivering exceptional quality or service.
Be a leader in its industry in Arlington OR have a significantly unique approach to delivery of its goods or services.
Display an interest in and concern for the Arlington community - either corporately or through its owners and/or employees backed by the company.
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion as part of company culture.
These awards are earned by Chamber member businesses located in Arlington that fall into the following categories: nonprofit organizations; businesses with fewer than 50 full-time employees in retail, service, and technology; businesses leading in sustainability; and businesses with more than 50 full-time employees.
In addition to the Arlington Best Business Award Winners, we will also be inducting long-time Chamber and community member Sonia Johnston into the Arlington Business Hall of Fame, which honors individuals with a connection to Arlington County who have demonstrated a long record of successful management expertise and business skills, along with notable achievements, and exceptional civic and community involvement.
The ceremony will be at the Army Navy Country Club beginning with the reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and the program at 6:30 p.m.. Registration for members is $150 and prospective members is $200.
Media are invited to attend, but RSVP is required. Contact Samantha Ruark at (703) 525-2400 ext. 205 communications@arlingtonchamber.org to confirm your attendance or to learn more.
Founded in 1924, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership organization of approximately 700 businesses committed to strengthening businesses and the economic environment for those who work, live, and do business in Arlington. The Chamber supports our members through networking, advocacy, professional development, and community engagement. For more information or to become a member, visit www.arlingtonchamber.org.
