Jackson County Chamber Anchor Awards honor small businesses and organizations
This morning, the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce held their 14th annual Anchor Awards Ceremony at Pelican Landing in Moss Point.
This awards ceremony celebrates outstanding small businesses and nonprofits in the community. There are four categories for recipients: Thrive 1 award, which is for businesses with less than 50 employees, Thrive 2 award, which is for businesses who have more than 50 employees, Pioneer Award for those that have been in business for a year, and the Grit Award, which is for nonprofit organizations.
Along with the awards given out, grants were also distributed. Jackson County Chamber President and CEO Paige Roberts said, “A lot of times people think of all the great industries that are in Jackson County and we are very blessed to have them, but we also want to tell and appreciate our small businesses and let them know how important they are to us.”
The award winners this year are:
- Grit Award: Pascagoula River Audubon Center
- Pioneer Award: I am Candy and Things
- Thrive I Award: Cypress Environment and Infrastructure
- Thrive 2 Award: Superior Optical
