The Etowah Small Business of the Year awards is a program that recognizes local businesses and organizations in our community. Local businesses are nominated and are reviewed based on several criteria. Finalists in various categories are then submitted to the Alabama state awards for consideration across the state.
2023 ESBY Winners
Small Business of the Year with 1-10 employees.
Gold Small Business (1-10): Cusimano, Roberts, Mills & Knowlton
Silver Small Business (1-10): Kris Posey Agency
Bronze Small Business (1-10): Collier-Butler Funeral Home
Small Business of the Year with 11-50 employees
Gold Small Business (11-50): Shannon, Banks & Smith Insurance
Silver Small Business (11-50): McClellan Family Chiropractic
Bronze Small Business (11-50): Machen Plumbing
Small Business of the Year with 51 to 100 employees
Gold Small Business (51-100): Tile Liquidators
Emerging Business of the Year
Gold Emerging Business of the Year: JP & SON CAFE
Silver Emerging Business of the Year: Express Tire Automotive Service Center
Bronze Emerging Business of the Year: Volt Coffee
Restaurant of the Year
Gold Restaurant of the Year: Back Forty Beer Company
Silver Restaurant of the Year: Bama Bucks Wildgame Restaurant
Bronze Restaurant of the Year: King Kong Kids
Minority or Woman Owned Business of the Year
Gold Minority or Woman Business: The UPS Store 7036
Silver Minority or Woman Business: Yoga Aims: A Specialty Wellness Center
Bronze Minority or Woman Business: Ashley Investment Solutions, LLC
Non-Profit of the Year
Gold Non-Profit of the Year: Darden Rehabilitation
Silver Non-Profit of the Year: RSVP of Etowah County
Bronze Non-Profit of the Year: Gadsden Public Library
Community Improvement Award
Gold Community Improvement Award Winner: The Joint Chiropractic
Silver Community Improvement Award Winner: MANNA
Bronze Community Improvement Award Winner: Finchum Consulting
Ronnie Watkins Ford recognized for 25 years of service.
Dowdy's Office Equipment recognized for 50 years of service.
Physicians Apothecary recognized for 75 years of service.
The Woman's Club of Gadsden recognized for 100 years of service.
AWARD CATEGORIES
Small—10 or fewer employees
Small—11-50 employees
Small—51-100 employees
Emerging— fewer than 5 years
Restaurant of the Year
Woman/Minority Owned
Non-Profit of the Year
Community Improvement
MILESTONE CATEGORIES
25 years
50 years
75 years
Centennial—100+ years
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