MADISON – The Madison Chamber of Commerce announced the 2021 Best in Business Award winners virtually for the second year in a row. Before COVID struck last year a banquet ceremony was held annually to announce and celebrate the winners.

Earlier this month, staff with the Chamber surprised winners at their businesses with balloons and a gift box. The winners will receive their actual awards at the champagne toast celebration sponsored by Bank Independent and hosted at Toyota Field on Nov. 3.

The Chamber presented the 2021 Virtual Best in Business Awards on the Chamber’s Facebook page each day from Oct. 14 to Oct. 21.

Finalists were nominated by members of the Madison Chamber.

Below are the winners of all the categories:

Start-Up Business of the Year

Filthy Gorgeous on Main

Community Servant

Claudia Bucher – United Way of Madison County

Excellence in Leadership and Service

Michael Johnson – Mozaic Audio Visual Integration

Best Small Business

Wine and Design Madison AL

Arts, Entertainment & Hospitality

Wine and Design Madison AL

Best Non-Profit of the Year

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the TN Valley

Essential Service Business of the Year

AVO Communications

Professional Service Business of the Year

Edward Jones – Carlos Mendoza

Health & Wellness Business of the Year

Living Life Counseling Center

Medical Practice of the Year

Nesin Therapy Services

Culinary Business of the Year

Forever Grateful, LLC

Best Business of the Year

Rocket City HR Consulting

Ambassador of the Year

Pamela Bass – Owner of Virtuous Realty Group