Garner Chamber Announces Winners of Second Annual Summit Awards
Second Annual Summit Awards Honoring the Best in Business

GARNER, NC, October 15, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The Garner Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners for the second annual Summit Awards Honoring the Best in Business. The Summit Awards were presented on Sept. 29 at the Chamber's Annual Meeting and Banquet at the Grand Marquise Ballroom, with ABC-11's Angela Hampton serving as emcee of the awards presentation.

Following the initial nominations phase, judging was conducted by judges from three states: South Carolina, Kentucky and Missouri. Thirteen different companies were named as finalists for the six awards, with the following winners announced during the awards presentation that concluded the Annual Meeting:

First Citizens Bank Exceptional Customer Service Award
Aversboro Coffee

Wachovia/Wells Fargo Integrity in Business Award
WingSwept

F&D Huebner dba McDonald's Entrepreneurial Award (1-15 employees)
Aversboro Coffee

F&D Huebner dba McDonald's Entrepreneurial Award (16-50 Employees)
Klassy Kids Child Enrichment Center

WingSwept Steady Growth and Achievement Award
Garner International Minute Press

Klassy Kids Nonprofit Achievement Award
Garner Educational Foundation

"Congratulations to each winner, and also to the finalists, who were recognized and celebrated at the event," said Garner Chamber President Neal Padgett. "The caliber of nominations submitted continues to raise the bar and I'm looking forward to building upon the success for next year's awards."

For more information, contact the Garner Chamber of Commerce at (919) 772-6440 or visit www.garnerchamber.com.

About the Garner Chamber of Commerce
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 www.garnerchamber.com, call (919) 772-6440 or email info@garnerchamber.com

Press Release Contact Information:

Neal Padgett
Garner Chamber
President
401 Circle Drive
Garner, NC
USA 27529
Voice: 919-772-6440