Patrick County Chamber awards local businesses, organizations at annual ceremony

PATRICK COUNTY – The Patrick County Chamber of Commerce celebrated local businesses and organizations at this year's awards soiree. The awards ceremony, held on February 8, was themed the Chinese New Year. This year's award winners are:

Small Business of the Year - Circles Around the Sun Yoga Studio

Large Business of the Year - Nancy's Candy Company

Nonprofit of the Year - Caring Hearts Free Clinic of Patrick County

Community Champion - Jane Carlson

Carlson volunteers at Caring Hearts Free Clinic of Patrick County, Piedmont Community Services, her church, local schools and many other organizations.

Chamber Partnership Award - Rotary Club of Stuart

This award is determined by the Patrick County Chamber of Commerce. It is awarded to an organization who assists the Chamber in carrying out their mission. The Chamber says, "The Rotary Club of Stuart is a vital part of our community, from the fair and beach music festival that provide entertainment, to scholarships to high school graduates and the green team that helps clean up our local roadways. The Chamber could not produce the Peach Festival without their volunteer help."