In honor of the heroes of small business in the surrounding area, the Chamber of Commerce of Huntsville/Madison County held its annual tribute to the area’s small businesses on Aug. 31, while also honoring non-profit organizations, young professionals and outstanding local businesses.
Digium is proud to announce that Charlie Wilson was the recipient of the prestigious Young Professional of the Year award. Both Charlie and Timo Sandritter were nominated in this category, giving Digium the distinction of the only business with two nominees for the honor. This award recognizes those who have made outstanding achievements in both business and the community. Olly Orton, the winner of last year’s Young Professional award and the presenter for the 2010 recipient recognized many other young professionals in his opening remarks. Notably, he highlighted the achievements of business leaders who have achieved great things at a young age, including Thomas Jefferson, who authored the Declaration of Independence at age 33, Wernher Von Braun who was in his 20s when he came to America and in his 30s when he led the rocket teams at Marshall Space Flight Center. Orton also noted the accomplishments of Digium’s Mark Spencer, who was only 22 when he created Asterisk.
Charlie was recognized for his leadership, business accomplishments, and commitment to family and community. In his acceptance remarks, he acknowledged the support of his wife and family, as well as his co-workers and fellow community leaders who have continued to encourage innovation and create opportunities for young professionals.
There were 98 contenders, a record, for awards in six categories; 18 were finalists.
“The success of small businesses in the community is the foundation for a healthy economy,” said Don Nalley, the Chamber’s board chair. “The vital signs of any community’s economic health are intrinsically tied to the overall success of our small business community. More than 95 percent of this Chamber’s member organizations employ 350 or less workers.”
Digium has been a past nominee for the Small Business of the Year award as well, joining other innovative technology companies in the Huntsville community.
The 2010 winners and finalists in other categories included:
Government Services: Winner – Sigmatech. Finalists – Aranea Solutions and Kaya Associates.
Professional Services: Winner – Appleton Learning Center. Finalists – Cyn Shea’s Complete Catering and Terrame Day Spa & Salon.
Technology Services: Winner – deciBel Research. Finalists – Bevilacqua Research Corporation and GATR Technologies.
Non-Profit: Winner – Huntsville Madison County Botanical Garden. Finalists – Choose Life of North Alabama and Junior Achievement of North Alabama.
Young Professional of the Year: Winner – Charlie Wilson of Digium. Finalists – Beth Martin of Worthington Federal Bank and Glenn Clayton of Appleton Learning.
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