The Business Council of Alabama (BCA) and the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama celebrated the winners of the 2024 Alabama Small Business Awards during their annual meeting at The Club in Birmingham. The event recognized 40 finalists for their contributions to the state’s economy and local communities.

The event put on display the central role small businesses play in the state’s economy by making up 99.4% of businesses in Alabama.

“BCA is dedicated to supporting businesses of all sizes, but we recognize that small businesses play a vital role in shaping the fabric of Alabama. Their contributions not only drive our economy but also foster community spirit and connection. The Alabama Small Business of the Year Awards celebrate the incredible impact these businesses have, showcasing their resilience, passion, and commitment to their communities,” BCA President and CEO Helena Duncan said.

“Local businesses are the backbone of Alabama, and they truly deserve recognition and celebration every day.”

Local chambers of commerce across Alabama nominated businesses for the awards. Finalists were judged on community involvement, chamber participation, business success, and overall impact by an out-of-state panel.

This year’s awards featured four categories: Emerging Small Business (in operation less than five years), 1-10 Employees, 11-50 Employees, and 51-100 Employees. Each category had a bronze, silver, and gold winner. The winners in each category are as follows:

Emerging Small Business of the Year: Anderson Family Care

• • Gold: Anderson Family Care, a Demopolis-based healthcare provider focused on compassionate, culturally appropriate care.
  • Silver: InSight Strategic Solutions
  • Bronze: Blueprint Taxes & Services

Small Business of the Year, 1-10 Employees: Wiregrass Wealth Management

• • Gold: Wiregrass Wealth Management, a financial planning firm in Dothan known for its personalized approach.
  • Silver: Stephen’s Hotdog Wagon
  • Bronze: adr Business & Marketing Strategies

Small Business of the Year, 11-50 Employees: Johnny’s Bar-B-Q

• • Gold: Johnny’s Bar-B-Q, a Cullman institution serving barbecue for over 60 years.
  • Silver: Boostr Digital Displays
  • Bronze: Personnel Resources

Small Business of the Year, 51-100 Employees: WM Grocery

• • Gold: WM Grocery, a family-owned grocery chain providing quality products and customer service.
  • Silver: Sand Mountain Toyota
  • Bronze: Heritage South Credit Union

“As we shine a spotlight on this year’s Small Business of the Year Award winners, we are reminded that small businesses are the driving force behind a successful and resilient state economy,” said Paige Hutto, President and CEO of the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama.

“All of the nominees, finalist, and winners are stewards of their community and our state. Their dedication to elevating communities throughout Alabama is evident in all that they do and for that we are all grateful.”

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The 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award finalists in alphabetical order are below:

4M Research
Anderson Family Care
adr Business & Marketing Strategies
Bama Pest Control
Bitty & Beau’s Coffee
Blue Ink Closing and Title, LLC
Boostr Digital Displays
Blueprint Taxes & Services
Botanic
Chick-fil-A at Sylacauga
Chick-fil-A Prattville Cobbs Ford Road
Clover Tween Boutique
Community Spirit Bank
Day Structures
Earthborn Studios, Inc.
Good Hope Medical
Heritage South Credit Union
Homesouth Roofing
InSight Strategic Solutions
Johnny’s Bar-B-Q
J Hunt Enterprise General Contractors
JWJ Investment Properties
Kloud 7
LillieAnne’s
Martin and Cobey Construction Company, Inc.
Ming Commercial Real Estate Group
Musicality Studio
Parker Real Estate, LLC
Pelican’s SnoBalls Sylacauga
Personnel Resources
Publications Plus
Sand Mountain Toyota
SAGA Construction, LLC
Stephen’s Hotdog Wagon
Terrame Day Spa & Salon – Madison
Toomer’s Drugs
Towne Park Animal Care Center
Wings of Life
WM Grocery
Wiregrass Wealth Management