The Knoxville business community celebrated continued success and growth in the region at the sold-out 2008 Pinnacle Business Awards held April 25th at the Knoxville Convention Center. The fourth annual awards gala, hosted by the Knoxville Chamber and presented by Regions Bank, honored nine Knoxville businesses and individuals for excellence in their fields and in service to the community.
2008 Pinnacle Business Awards Award Winners:
Innovator Award: Molecular Pathology Laboratory Network, Inc.
Small Business Excellence Award: Studio Four Design, Inc.
Impact Award: Goody’s Family Clothing
Minority Business Excellence Award: (tied) ES&H, Inc. and Visionary Solutions, LLC
Mid-Sized Business Excellence Award: Merit Construction, Inc.
Large Business Excellence Award: Pilot Travel Centers, LLC
Young Entrepreneur Award: Chris VanBeke, president and CEO, Tennetic Ventures, LLC
James A. Haslam, II Leadership Award: Pete DeBusk, chairman and CEO, DeRoyal
