Awards for Excellence Celebration

Typically held in June, this event is a highlight of the CDCC year. CDCC Members and guests join together to name the Small Business of the Year, the Large Employer of the Year, and the Young Professional of the Year, all selected by CDCC members. In addition, volunteers are recognized, the CDCC Board Chair presents the “State of the Chamber Address,” and members celebrate the graduation of the Leadership Central Delaware class.

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Bally’s Dover Casino Resort

5:30pm – 9:00pm


Enjoy the beautiful music provided by

the Tom Baione Trio

and photo booth provided by

Top Spin Productions DJ and Photobooth Services!

$85 per person for CDCC Members & Guests
$150 Tabletop Exhibitor Displays for CDCC Members

CDCC Members - You're invited to submit your nominations for the
2026 Excellence in Business Awards today!

You can submit a nomination in each of the three categories listed below.
The deadline is March 6th.

Small Business of the Year

Click here to download the nomination form.

For a list of eligible CDCC member small businesses click here.

Large Employer of the Year

Click here to download the nomination form.

*A list of eligible CDCC member large employers is on the 2nd page of the nomination form.

Young Professional of the Year

Click here to download the nomination form.

And the nominees for the 2026 Excellence in Business Awards are...

Voting is closed for the 2026 Excellence in Business Award Nominees!
We will be recognizing all of the nominees and announcing the winners at the CDCC Awards for Excellence Celebration on June 18th.

CDCC Members are invited to vote once in each category. Voting closes Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Click here to vote online! 

Click here to download the ballot in pdf format to fill out and send to the CDCC office.

Small Business of the Year Nominees

Corp1, Inc.

Eye Specialists of Delaware

La Baguette French Bakery

 

Large Employer of the Year Nominees

Advantech

Bally’s Dover Casino Resort

Delaware Hospice, Inc.

 

Young Professional of the Year Nominees

Joselito “Jose” Arroyo, Project Consultant, Bright Side Roofing

Catherine Jenkins, Marketing & Communications Manager, Kent County Tourism

Saleana “Sal” Watson, Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, Bally’s Dover Casino Resort

 
**Voting will open May 1, 2026**

Thank You

To Our 2026 Awards for Excellence Celebration Sponsors!

2026 Event
Brought to you by
Merrill Lynch – Connell, Alexander, Duncan & Associates

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