2024 Businessperson of the Year Finalists Announced!
Louisa, Va. — The Louisa County Chamber of Commerce is honoring the 2024 Businessperson of the Year (BPOY) at the Annual Meeting Celebration on Wednesday, June 26 at Spring Creek Golf Club 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm presented by Blue Ridge Bank and Dominion Energy. The Businessperson of the Year portion of the evening will highlight our four finalists and recognize the 2024 recipient. The evening will kick off with networking, cash bar and a buffet-style dinner.
The first Businessperson of the Year honoree, G. B. (Budgie) Duke, was recognized in 1985. Chamber members were encouraged to nominate a chamber member “whose exemplary practices have earned our respect” and the winner was selected by the Board of Directors of the Chamber. As the event has evolved, so has the process. Nominations are received from both chamber members and the community at large to recognize individuals with business success, civic/community involvement, and a positive impact on the local economy through business growth, new job creation, or business expansion. Nominations are reviewed for eligibility (must be a Chamber member in good standing with at least a year of membership and not serving on the Board of Directors) with up to four (4) finalists determined by the BPOY selection committee consisting of members of the business community and three prior BPOY recipients.
This year’s four finalists include:
- Bo Bundrick (Louisa County Public Schools Career & Technical Education)
- Troy Dillard (Dillard Alarm Company)
- Julie Manzari (Dominion Energy)
- Gary Wood (Firefly and Central Virginia Electric Coop)
The Annual Meeting portion of the evening will include the annual review, recognition of our retiring board members, and introductions to the new board members. Additional annual awards by the Chamber Board of Directors (Chamber Good Neighbor, Chamber Partner, and Chamber Volunteer of the Year) will be presented.
The Louisa County Chamber of Commerce gives special thanks to committee members and sponsors:
- Presenting: Blue Ridge Bank and Dominion Energy
- Featured: Hantzmon Wiebel, LLP, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, and United Bank
- Gold: Charlottesville Albemarle Airport Authority, Shenandoah Crossings Resort, SAMFM 105.5/Classic Hits 95.3 and UVA Community Credit Union
- Silver: Kings Dominion & Soak City, Old Dominion Electric Coop and Spring Valley Farm
- Bronze: A Sound Plan, Southern Revere Cellars
Join the celebration on June 26 and salute the Louisa County Chamber of Commerce and the resilient business community. Business or cocktail attire. Advance tickets are required and must be purchased no later than June 14. Tickets are $45 and may be purchased through LouisaChamber.org. For more information, contact Tracy Hale Clark, Executive Director, at (540) 967-0944 or executivedirector@louisachamber.org.