The North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce honored its annual award winners during a banquet June 18 at the Leland Cultural Arts Center.

The banquet was sponsored by Leland VFW Post 12196, according to a news release.

“Our chamber is full of amazing people, businesses and nonprofits, and they make northern Brunswick County a better place,” stated Jeremy Gunn, outgoing NBCC board president, in the release. “Each of this year’s award winners and finalists was extremely deserving of the recognition they received.”

Awards were presented in seven different categories based on the organization or individual’s outstanding performance and contribution to the chamber and community, according to the release.

The following members received awards:

• Business of the Year: Mimi and Papa’s Gourmet Popcorn and Sweet Shop
• Nonprofit of the Year: Leland VFW Post 12196
• New Chamber Member Business of the Year: What the Grill
• Woman of the Year: Billie Gunn, JBG Services
• Entrepreneur of the Year: Brandon Hill, Gimmzi Smart Rewards
• Young Professional of the Year: Julia Arnold, Coastal Painting and Improvements

Additionally, NBCC Executive Director Dana Fisher was presented with the Dedicated Service Award in honor of her 15 years of service to the organization, the release stated.