The Knoxville business community celebrated continued success and growth in the region at the sold-out 2009 Pinnacle Business Awards held at the Knoxville Convention Center. The fifth annual awards gala, hosted by the Knoxville Chamber and presented by BB&T, honored eight Knoxville businesses and individuals for excellence in their fields and in service to the community.
2009 Pinnacle Business Awards Award Winners:
Innovator Award: UT-Battle LLC
Impact Award: Food City
Minority Business Excellence Award: IIA
Small Business Excellence Award: AC Entertainment
Mid-Sized Business Excellence Award: Prestige Cleaners
Large Business Excellence Award: Bandit Lites
Young Entrepreneur Award: Sean Christman, Slamdot
James A. Haslam, II Leadership Award: Mike Campbell, Regal Entertainment
