Montgomery, AL — The City of Montgomery and Access Montgomery are proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 MGM Small Business Awards, a celebration honoring the outstanding entrepreneurs who are shaping Montgomery’s economic future.
Nominations were reviewed by an esteemed panel of judges from across the country, each working in the entrepreneurial ecosystem field. After a highly competitive process, the top three finalists in each category have been selected for their innovation, growth, and impact on the community.
Winners in each category will be announced live at the MGM Small Business Awards Ceremony on Thursday, August 22, 2025, at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts.
🕔 Ceremony begins at 5:30 PM | Please arrive by 5:00 PM
📍 Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
The Small Business Awards Ceremony is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. All attendees are asked to RSVP in advance.
Immediately following the ceremony, attendees are invited to the 2nd Annual Sips at Sunset Small Business Reception—a celebratory, ticketed event recognizing this year’s finalists, winners, and the broader small business community.
🎟️ RSVP for the Small Business Awards Ceremony and/or purchase tickets for Sips at Sunset here:
🔗www.sipsatsunset.com
Finalists by Category
Here’s your completed Finalists by Category list filled in with the names you provided:
Small Business of the Year (by size)
Founders Flame (1–2 Employees)
• Alanna's Gourmet
• LASH' ISH LLC
• S & K Services
Rising Force (3–5 Employees)
• 23 Court
• Plant Bae
• Red Tails Realty Group
Thriving Venture (6–25 Employees)
• CC's Daiquiris
• Goodwyn Building Company
• The MGM Collective
Enterprise Excellence (26–100 Employees)
• Care Help Homecare
• Heptagon Information Technologies
Specific Categories
Innovative Business of the Year
• Extra Space Storage at Ray Thorington
• RK Photobooths
• T Baldwin Music
Community Impact Award
• Better Than Average Tutoring
• Caring for Citizens of Alabama
• Quiet Storm Outreach Group
Emerging Business of the Year (1–3 Years Old)
• Chill Out
• The Whitlow's Barbershop
• TyWrites
Legacy Business of the Year (25+ Years)
• Davis Café
• Pate Landscape Company
Tech Business of the Year
• XiRepair
• ZealRiver Technologies
Minority-Owned Business of the Year
• Martha's Place Buffet and Catering
• Signs Now Montgomery
• The Region HR Consulting Firm
Young Professional-Led Business of the Year
• A Rai of Sunshine
• Chayil Media Publishing
• TINY'S BLESSING
Media inquiries and credential requests should be directed to:
Miguel Diaz-Lucier
mdiaz@montgomeryal.gov
