Annual Award Recipients
Each year the Chamber recognizes member businesses, organizations, and individuals who excel in their respective areas. For many years these recognitions were made during our annual dinner, street.life!. Beginning in 2023 the Chamber began presenting these recognitions at an annual awards luncheon.
FY26 Annual Award Honorees
Presented at the 3rd Annual Awards Luncheon, December 2025, The Envio
Kaley Gagne
Collaborator of the Year
Kennebunk Savings / Catapult Seacoast
Operation Blessing
Nonprofit of the Year
Piscataqua Landscaping & Tree Service
Large Business of the Year
Portsmouth Team Building
Small But MIGHTY Business of the Year
Seacoast Greenway Alliance
Community Connector Award
Sophie Gee
Volunteer of the Year
janegee
FY25 Annual Award Honorees
Presented at the 2nd Annual Awards Luncheon, December 2024, The Envio
C&J Bus Lines
Large Business of the Year
Connections Peer Support Center
Nonprofit of the Year
Elaine Apatang
Volunteer of the Year
One Revolution Realty - Brokered by EXP
Portsmouth Brewery
City of the Open Door Award
Stroll Café & Wine Bar
Small But MIGHTY Business of the Year
Ryan Kaplan
Collaborator of the Year
Envision Group @ Compass Realty
FY24 Annual Award Honorees
Presented at the 1st Annual Awards Luncheon, October, The Venue at Portwalk Place
JGroup Hospitality
Large Business of the Year
Joshua Leonard
Volunteer of the Year
Calling All Cargo Moving & Storage
Latonya Wallace
Collaborator of the Year
NH Community Loan Fund
New Hampshire Art Association
Small But MIGHTY Business of the Year
Portsmouth NH 400, Inc
Lighting Our Way Award
FY23 Annual Award Honorees
Presented at Summer Detour!, August, Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club
BlackHeritage Trail of NH
Small But MIGHTY Business of the Year
Courtney Ritchings
Collaborator of the Year
Portsmouth High School CTE
David Vargas
Collaborator of the Year
Vida Cantina
Harmony Homes
Large Business of the Year
Portsmouth Housing Authority
Building A Better Community Award
Steve Schwalje
Volunteer of the Year
Northwestern Mutual
FY22 Annual Award Honorees
Presented at street.life! - Just Add Salt, August, Granite State Minerals
Anne Weidman
Phoenix Award
JSA Design
The Black Trumpet
Collaborator of the Year Award
Exeter Hospital
Co-Large Business of the Year
G. Willikers!
Small But MIGHTY Business of the Year
Gather
Collaborator of the Year
James Petersen
Phoenix Award
Petersen Engineering
Lonza
Co-Large Business of the Year
Mark Stebbins
Phoenix Award
PROCON
Awarded Posthumously
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Co-Large Business of the Year
Robin Albert
Volunteer of the Year
Portsmouth Historical Society
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Co-Large Business of the Year
Pre-FY22 Honorees
FY21: Presented at stream.life! - Broadcast from the Music Hall Loft
- AC Hotel Portsmouth Waterfront Downtown - Large Business of the Year
- Becky Kates, Kremples Center - Volunteer of the Year
- City of Portsmouth - Pandemic Powerhouse Award
- Seacoast Repertory Theatre - Small But MIGHTY Business of the Year
- Susan Gold, Susan Gold Coaching - Collaborator of the Year
FY20: Presented at street.life! -celebrated at the Music Hall
- Bangor Savings Bank - Large Business of the Year
- Jonathan Day, Centrus Digital - Collaborator of the Year
- Josiah Babcock, In House Digital - Making An Entrance Award
- Laurie Mantegari, Everyday Details - Volunteer of the Year
- Michael & Peter Labrie, The Labrie Group - Citizens of the Year
- Port City Pretzels - Small But MIGHTY Business of the Year
FY19: Presented at street.life! -celebrated at Portsmouth Music & Arts Center in the West End
- David Steady, Colwen Hotels - Collaborator of the Year
- Highliner Foods - Large Business of the Year
- JSA Design - Small But MIGHTY Business of the Year
- Judy Pevine, SIS - Volunteer of the Year
- Sarah Bissell, Colwen Hotels - Collaborator of the Year
- Terrance Parker, Artist - Citizen of the Year
FY18: Centennial Rebrand Celebration
No Awards Presented
FY17: Presented at street.life! -celebrated at the Isles of Shoals Steamship Co.
- Amanda Muscara, Northeast Creations - Connector of the Year
- Jeanine Sylvester, Runner's Alley - Citizen of the Year
- Rick Dumont, Rick Dumont Images - Volunteer of the Year
- Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel - Business of the Year
FY16: Presented at street.life! -celebrated at the North End
- Alan Gold, Gold Coaching - Volunteer of the Year
- Granite State Growler Tours - Business of the Year
- Kathleen Soldati, Soldati PR - Connector of the Year
- Valerie Cunningham, African Burying Ground - Citizen of the Year
FY15: Presented at street.life! -celebrated at Pleasant Street
- C&J Bus Lines - Business of the Year
- Caitlyn Hassett, Portsmouth Gas Light Co - Volunteer of the Year
- Deb Scott, Federal Savings Bank - Connector of the Year
- Eileen Foley, Former Mayor - Citizen of the Year
FY14: Presented at street.life! -celebrated at Four Tree Island
- Deb Rourke, Avery Insurance - Connector of the Year
- Jeff Keefe, Strawbery Banke Skating Rink - Citizen of the Year
- Pixel Media - Business of the Year
- Tim Dabrieo, Waddell & Reed - Volunteer of the Year
FY13: Presented at street.life! -celebrated at Pleasant Street
- Dan Witham, Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside Hotel - Volunteer of the Year
- Optima Bank & Trust - Business of the Year
- Susan Hobbs, Be Memorable Now - Connector of the Year
- Will Arvelo, Great Bay Community College - Citizen of the Year