The North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce Celebrates its 80th Annual Meeting with Reception, Review of the Year, and Awards
Over the past 80 years, the North Baldwin Chamber has united the local business community to celebrate achievements and recognize industry leaders. The 80th Annual Meeting & Reception occurred on Thursday, February 20th, 2025, at the John F. Rhodes Civic Center and successfully recapped accomplishments from 2024.
Attendees learned about the Chamber’s achievements from Executive Director Kristina Pittman and outgoing Chairman Cecilia Hammond, while also reflecting on the programming from 2024. Incoming Chairwoman, Melissa Hollingsworth was also there and stated her focus for the upcoming year would be to capitalize on the increasing growth of businesses in the area and balancing business growth with the qualities that make North Baldwin special.
Sponsored by Baldwin EMC, the event provided a fantastic networking opportunity that included food, drinks, a silent auction, and an award ceremony honoring outstanding Chamber members.
The following awards were presented to five deserving Chamber member businesses and community leaders:
2024 North Baldwin Small Business of the Year – Coastal Events & Design
2024 North Baldwin Business of the Year – International Paper
2024 North Baldwin Emerging Business of the Year – Glam & Glaze Boutique and Bakery
2024 North Baldwin Service Award – Tina Covington
2024 North Baldwin Volunteer Recognition – Jan Oman
“In such a fast-moving business environment, it is crucial to pause and acknowledge the accomplishments that the business community has helped us create to make North Baldwin a better place to live, work, and play,” said Executive Director Kristina Pittman. “We are proud to thank our sponsors, dedicated board members, Chamber Members, the supportive community, and the countless individuals who continuously support the North Baldwin Chamber of Commerce and our mission,” she added
