The Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2025–26 Small Business of the Year Award. All finalists will be recognized, and the Small Business of the Year winner will be announced during the Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner & Gala on Saturday, June 20, at the Magnolia Ballroom on Georgia College & State University’s campus. This year’s event is generously sponsored by Century Bank & Trust.

The Small Business of the Year Award recognizes a local business that has demonstrated outstanding growth, meaningful community engagement, and a continued commitment to strengthening the Milledgeville-Baldwin County community.

The Chamber is honored to recognize the following businesses as finalists for this distinguished award:
• Amici Milledgeville
• Central Insurance Group
• Medical Arts Pharmacy
• Pettigrew & Pettigrew CPAs

These businesses exemplify the innovation, dedication, and leadership that help drive our local economy and enhance the quality of life in our community.

The Chamber will also once again present the Large Business of the Year Award, which was introduced last year to recognize companies with 51 or more employees whose leadership, growth, and community investment have made a lasting impact on Milledgeville-Baldwin County.

In addition to these honors, the Chamber will recognize outstanding businesses and individuals through the presentation of the Ambassador of the Year Award, the Rising Star Award, and the Making a Difference in Milledgeville Award.

“Recognizing the businesses and individuals who contribute so much to the success and vitality of Milledgeville-Baldwin County is one of the highlights of our year,” said Kara Lassiter, President & CEO. “We are proud to celebrate the accomplishments of our Small Business of the Year finalists and look forward to once again presenting the Large Business of the Year Award to honor the larger employers whose continued investment and leadership help strengthen our community.”

For more information about the Annual Awards Dinner & Gala, please contact the Milledgeville-Baldwin County Chamber of Commerce at (478) 453-9311, visit www.milledgevillega.com, or contact Kara Lassiter at [email protected].