Chamber awards honor local businesses

The Austin Chamber has announced the recipients of its 2020 Greater Austin Business Awards. The 20-year-old event “celebrates businesses in the region, recognizing the people and companies that have demonstrated a unique vision, innovation, and best business practices,” according to the chamber. The chamber has made a special effort this year to recognize the effect of the pandemic on area businesses, with a Healthcare Heroes award that recognizes the recipients’ “continued collaboration with the community amid Covid-19.” Voting for the Uniquely Austin award, which is given each year to a company “that exemplifies what it means to live and do business in Austin,” is now underway. Read about the finalists and cast your vote here. Other award categories include Austin CEO/Site Leader, Community Relations, Company Culture, Consumer Product, Customer Experience, Employee Health & Wellness, Entrepreneur, Environmental Champion, Nonprofit and Technology Innovation. The award recipients will be announced at a ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 5-8 p.m.