The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its members at the annual Business Expo & Awards Banquet at the Savannah Civic Center on Oct. 9.

“Recognizing the people and communities that help our economy succeed is the main focus of the Business Awards,” said Bill Hubbard, Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce president and CEO. “We are thankful to these companies for their dedication to serving our area.”

Each year the Chamber honors businesses and individuals that represent major sectors in the Savannah area’s economy – small business, industry and tourism.

The 2014 award winners are:

• Entrepreneur of the Year – The Salt Table

• Environmental Excellence Award – DIRTT Environmental Solutions

• Gulfstream Community Involvement Award – Healthy Savannah

• Helen V. Head, Small Business Advocate Award – Ruel Joyner/24e

• Hospitality Business of the Year Award – The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa

• Manufacturer's Safety Awards – Johnson Matthey

• Small Business of the Year – Edibelles

• World Trade Center Savannah International Business of the Year – Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation

For more information, please contact Stephanie Boaen at 912.644.6458 or [email protected].

Thank you to our sponsors: Principal – City of Savannah, Creative Approach, Georgia Power, Gulfstream, HostSouth, Stage Front Presentation Systems, Wells Fargo, World Trade Center Savannah, WSAV; Supporting – Chatham Commerce Club, Comcast Business, Infinity, Inc., Trace Staffing; and Corporate – Advertising Specialty Services, Alpha Media of Savannah, Chatham Area Transit, Georgia Southern University College of Business, iHeart Media, Islands Family Medical Center, OnBrand 24 and Yates-Astro Termite & Pest Control Company.