The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of its annual awards, honoring local businesses and nonprofit organizations for their commitment to their community. Recipients of these awards exemplify entrepreneurial spirit, dedication, hard work and sound business practices. The 2016 Business Persons of Excellence, Small Business Person of the Year and others were honored at the recent GNFCC Awards Breakfast.

The 2016 Business Persons of Excellence are:
    Mary Becker Best Deal Movers
    Kurt Hilbert The Hilbert Law Firm, LLC
    Michael Lundmark Jekyll Brewing
    Dr. James Morrow Morrow Family Medicine
Walter Woliver of Alpha Office Products was named the 2016 Small Business Person of the Year. The winner of this award serves as a role model and inspiration to others who are following their dreams of being a business owner. Candidates for this award are evaluated by growth and longevity, principal ownership and community involvement, innovation and response to adversity, and Chamber membership.
The Chamber is proud to celebrate and support nonprofit leaders in its community. The Nonprofit Leader of the Year and the Community Impact Awards honor leaders for their extraordinary contributions on behalf of their organizations.

The winners of the Community Impact Award are:
    Russell Hayes Habitat for Humanity-North Central Georgia, Inc.
    John McLaughlin North Metro Miracle League, Inc.
    Monica Oliveira STAR House Foundation
    Donna Smythe Child Development Association
    Kathy Swahn The Drake House
Rachel Ewald of Foster Care Support Foundation is the 2016 Nonprofit Leader of the Year. This award celebrates nonprofit leaders in North Fulton for their dedication to the service and welfare of others. Robert Farley of Georgia Ensemble Theatre was named the first recipient of the 2016 Nonprofit Vision Award. This award honors the visionaries in the community who abound with creativity and passion, making a difference in the places where North Fulton residents live, work and play.

During the ceremony, Miss Tillie ONeal-Kyles of Every Woman Works received the Lifetime Achievement Award. This award recognizes individuals who have provided outstanding service and accomplishments throughout their career.