SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
The Denton Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year Award is given each year to a for-profit business who offers high-quality products or services to Denton, exhibits strong employee relations, demonstrates leadership within its industry, is an active participant in the community, and maintains sound business strategies and growth performance.
Previous award Recipients
2021-2030
2024 - Amber Briggle (Soma Massage Therapy)
2023 - Taylor Brakefield (Pros PM)
2022 - Jeff Bowerman & Craig Jones (Groggy Dog)
2021 - Seth Morgan (Denton County Brewing Company)
2011-2020
2020 - John Williams (East Side Denton) *2019 Program Year change
2018 - Dr. David Grant & Cristi Carothers (5 Star Rental Weddings & Events)
2017 - Marta & Frank Dudowitz (Kwik Kar Oil Change & Auto Centers of Denton)
2016 - Cindy Tysinger (GSATi)
2015 - Greg Johnson (VERUS Real Estate Advisors)
2014 - Monte Jensen (Mellow Mushroom Denton)
2013 - Lee Ramsey (Links Construction)**
2012 - Judy Smith (Rose Costumes)
2011 - Tonya & Larry Parker (Denton Depot)
2001-2010
2010 - Ken Willis, Bob Moses, and Jim Engelbrecht (Beth Marie’s Old Fashion Ice Cream)
2009 - Lynn & Joni Chatwin (AlphaGraphics)
2008 - Chris Hawley and Marcus Watson (Little Guys Movers)
2007 - David Jeffries & Sara Jeffries Sandmann (Jeffries Electric)
2006 - Monica Broadhurst (Grayson Stone, Inc.)
2005 - Chuck Fremaux (Metropolitan Catering)
2004 - Jane Boyle (Candy Haven)
2003 - Dennis Brooks & Stephen Brooks (Armor Pest Control)
2002 - Damon Ward (Business Air)
2001 - Jennifer Hurt-Randolph (I-Tel*TigerByte)
1991-2000
2000 - Walter Eagleton (Eagleton Photography)
1999 - Chad Nichols (Little Guys Movers)
1998 - Tim Crouch (The Crouch Group, Inc.)
1997 - Roy Metzler (Metzler’s)
1996 - George Goen (Cupboard Natural Foods)
1995 - Andre J. Rheault (Frenchy’s Lawn & Tree Service)
1994 - Sherrie Day (Denton Depot)
1993 - Dan Martin (Martin Parking Systems)
1992 - Lois & Roland Small (The Homestead Restaurant)
1991 - Bill Utter, Sr. (Bill Utter Ford)
1986-1990
1990 - Weldon Burgoon (Weldon’s Saddle Shop)
1989 - Geneva Berg (Locust Street Grill)
1988 - Bennie Snider (North Texas Savings)
1987 - John J. Matthews (Security & Safety Consultants)
1986 - Roy Appleton, Jr. (Denton Record-Chronicle)
**Name of the award transitioned from Small Business Person of the Year to Small Business of the Year.