Bluffton Business Award finalists announced in 6 categories

The Greater Bluffton Chamber of Commerce recently announced finalists in six categories of the Bluffton Business Awards:Nonprofit of the Year, Business Startup of the Year, Rookie of the Year, the Good Heart Award, Professional Education & Development Person of the Year, and Regional Impact Award.

Winners will be announced at the Bluffton Ball, sponsored by Moonlit Lullaby, on Jan. 8.

Since October, more than 160 nominations were submitted for 90 different businesses and individuals operating in the greater Bluffton area. Submissions were open to the public and no affiliation was required for nomination or recognition.

The chamber has organized both the Bluffton Business Awards and Bluffton Ball to celebrate Bluffton. Individuals and companies in the community who have made a difference will be celebrated.

Ball tickets can be purchased at www.blufftonball.com.

For more information on the Bluffton Business Awards, go to www.blufftonbusinessawards.com

Nonprofit of the Year finalists:

- Programs for Exceptional People

- Second Helpings

- Bluffton Self Help

- The Literacy Center

Business Startup of the Year finalists:

- Aunt Laurie's

- Healthsmart

- Just Be Centre

- Lowcountry Lobster

Rookie of the Year finalists:

- Daniel Lentz, Memory Matters

- Mike Reichenbach, Mike Reichenbach Chevrolet

- Emily Cohn, Moonlit Lullaby

Good Heart Award finalists:

- Audre Reichenbach, Mike Reichenbach Chevrolet

- George Owens, Town of Bluffton

- Nate Pringle, A Call to Action

Professional Education & Development Person of the Year finalists:

- Dylan Curtis, Hilton Head Christian Academy

- Timothy Chase, Bluffton High School

- Marva Neal, Okatie Elementary School

Regional Impact Award finalists:

- Parker's

- John Paul 2 High School

- The Greenery

This story was originally published December 22, 2015 at 8:34 AM with the headline "Bluffton Business Award finalists announced in 6 categories."