The Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce (ARCC) announced the nominees for its 2026 Business Awards following a five-week nomination period this spring. For more than 30 years, the ARCC has recognized member businesses whose achievements strengthen the regional economy and enhance quality of life throughout the Adirondack region.
The nominees will be honored and award recipients announced during the ARCC Business Awards Breakfast on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at The Queensbury Hotel in Glens Falls, N.Y.. Registration is open at www.adirondackchamber.org/events.
“Recognizing the achievements of our members is one of the highlights of the year,” said Tricia Rogers President & CEO of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce. “These nominees exemplify the innovation, collaboration, and community spirit that drive our region forward. We invite the community to join us as we celebrate their accomplishments and the positive contributions they make every day.”
The businesses and organizations were nominated by their peers and will be interviewed and scored by a committee of volunteer ARCC members.
Large Business of the Year nominees are The Queensbury Hotel and Stark Tech.
Professional Business of the Year nominees are CEFO Advisors, Every Penny Bookkeeping Services, Saratoga Pure Water Systems, and Capital CFO+.
Steven M. Sutton Small Business of the Year nominees are OrbitalFire Cybersecurity, McCann’s Pharmacy, Adirondack Moving Company, ADKtechs, Queensbury Cigar & Pipe, The Log Jam Restaurant, and Five Towers Media.
Rookie Business of the Year nominees are ADK Karting, Bandstand Brew Works, and Downtown Dogs Spa & Boutique.
Large Nonprofit Organization nominees are Glens Falls Hospital, Healthy Alliance, Hudson Headwaters Health Network PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), and Crandall Public Library.
Small Nonprofit Organization nominees are World Awareness Children’s Museum, Veterans and Community Housing Coalition (VCHC), The Chapman Museum, Comfort Food Community, Tri-County United Way, Glens Falls Collaborative, Adirondack Economic Development Corporation, Glens Falls Area Youth Center, Creative Jam Foundation, and the Glens Falls Senior Center.
Community Champion nominees are White Glove Service, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Southern Adirondacks, and Advokate, LLC.
Provided by Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce; edited for style and length.