Following the initial nominations phase, judging was conducted by an out-of-state panel of business leaders. Nineteen different companies have been named as finalists for the seven awards.

Exceptional Customer Experience AwardAlossi Renewal SpaAversboro CoffeeCoats Auto Body & Paint

Integrity in Business AwardALCO Custom Cabinets, Inc.Foster Lake and Pond ManagementJoseph C. Woodard Printing Company

Steady Growth and Achievement AwardABC SanitationAll SpotlessCarolina Comfort Air

Entrepreneurial Award 1-15 EmployeesAlossi Renewal SpaCapital Production Group, LLCTraveling Screens

Entrepreneurial Award 16-50 EmployeesB.E.S.TBryan-Lee Funeral HomeJones Insurance

Entrepreneurial Award 50+ EmployeesHudson's HardwareTT&E Iron and Metal

Nonprofit Achievement AwardAble to ServeCommunity of Hope MinistriesGarner Veterans Memorial

"We were very pleased with our past Summit Awards and are looking forward to building upon its success with our fourth annual ceremony," said Garner Chamber President Neal Padgett. "We received an even higher number of quality applications this year, so September 26 should be an exciting evening when the winners are announced."

Tickets are on sale now for the Chamber's Annual Meeting and Banquet. Cost for the dinner is $65 per person. For more information, contact the Garner Chamber of Commerce at (919) 772-6440 or visit http://www.garnerchamber.com.

The Garner Chamber of Commerce is an active organization made up of nearly 600 businesses and community groups. For more than 40 years, the Garner Chamber has worked to advance Garner's economic vitality and enhance the area's quality of life. For more information, visit http://www.garnerchamber.com, call (919) 772-6440 or email info@garnerchamber.com.