Chamber Names 2026 Best in Business Honorees
Six local businesses and leaders will be recognized at the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual awards dinner.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Business — General
The Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce has named six recipients of its 2026 Best in Business Awards, which recognize local business leaders. The honorees will be presented with their awards at a dinner on November 17 at The Club at Glenmore.
Why it matters
The awards spotlight local employers, nonprofits and leaders in Charlottesville, highlighting businesses that contribute to the regional economy and community. Recognition programs like this one draw attention to the organizations shaping the local business landscape.
The 2026 awards recognize six businesses and individuals across six categories, including Large Employer of the Year and Non-profit of the Year. The source does not provide employee counts, revenue figures or other operational metrics for the honorees.
The players
Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce
The regional business advocacy organization that administers the Best in Business Awards and represents employers in the Charlottesville area.
William Crutchfield
Leader of Crutchfield Corporation, honored with the chamber's Lifetime Recipient Award.
The details
Honorees include Matt Paysour of Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry as One to Watch, Building Goodness Foundation as Non-profit of the Year, Tiger Fuel Company as Large Employer of the Year, Woodard Properties as Small Business of the Year, Marcie Lara of Taylor's Auto Body Shop as Business Leader of the Year, and William Crutchfield of Crutchfield Corporation as Lifetime Recipient.
Timeline
November 17, 2026: Best in Business Awards dinner at The Club at Glenmore
Business Context
Annual recognition programs run by regional chambers of commerce, such as the Charlottesville Regional Chamber's Best in Business Awards, give local employers public visibility. The 2026 slate continues that yearly pattern of honoring both large employers and small, nonprofit and individual leaders.
The awards offer local residents a way to identify area employers and nonprofits recognized for their work in the community. Customers and job seekers in Charlottesville can use the honorees list to learn more about the organizations behind the recognition.
The takeaway
Local residents can support the honorees by patronizing the recognized businesses and nonprofits. Attending or following the awards dinner is a practical way to stay informed about the Charlottesville business community.
What happens next
The Best in Business Awards dinner takes place November 17 at The Club at Glenmore.
Further reading
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More information
Find registration and details for the Best in Business Awards dinner through the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 29news.
