10/27/2026
We’re still feeling incredibly grateful after Friday night’s Small Business Awards!
Seeing our local business community come together to connect, celebrate one another, and recognize the incredible people behind our businesses was exactly what this evening was all about.
To everyone who attended, supported, sponsored, nominated, celebrated, and helped bring the evening together — thank you.
Now for the winners! *Drum Roll*
People's Choice Award - Grant's Septic Tank Services
Peer-to-Peer Award - L. Sanford and Sons Ltd
Emerging Business Award - Hidden Secret
Employee of the Year - Sarah Blenis from Hammond River Angling Association
Hampton Community Excellence Award - Hovey Insurance & Financial Services
Spirit of the Chamber Award - Cultivate Strategy
Milestone Awards
10 Years in Business: Jess Neary Designs , The Learning Ladder, Paula's Picks, Burgers at Busters , Schrick's Plumbing Ltd.
15 Years in Business: Bates Barn, Ravine Trucking & Excavating, , Cultivate Communications
20 Years in Business: Rob & Barry MacDonald - Remax Professionals
35 Years in Business: Form Rite Ltd.
A big thank you to our Sponsors! Brunswick Credit Union , Envision Saint John: The Regional Growth Agency , CBDC Charlotte-Kings, Hampton, NB