The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce continued its tradition of recognizing outstanding businesses in St. Tammany at its 19th annual Business Appreciation Luncheon last week at Benedict’s in Mandeville.
Thirteen deserving businesses were honored in eight categories.
The “Site-to-See Award” is bestowed to a business that enhances the appearance of their community by either their interior or exterior appearance. Recipients were Pat’s Rest Awhile in Mandeville, The Sadie Jane in Slidell, the St. Tammany Cancer Center (A Campus of Ochsner Medical Center) in Covington, and La Provence in Lacombe.
The “Go Give Award” celebrates a company that encourages employee involvement in the community, whether it is by giving of time or money to a worthy cause. The recipient was Lakeview Regional Medical Center.
The “Service with a Smile Award” is bestowed on a company known for its outstanding customer service. The recipient was Northshore Ace Hardware.
The “Innovation Award” is awarded to a company demonstrating an “out-of-the-box” thinking and creative approach to any and all aspects of its business. The recipient was AXI Educational Solutions. The “All-in-the-Family Award” honors a successful family-owned business establishment. The recipient was Eagan Insurance.
The “Golden Spoon Award” is given to a restaurant or caterer that excels in customer service, top-notch food service and goes above and beyond for their patrons. The recipients were Creole Tomateaux in Mandeville, Terry Lynn’s in Slidell, and LOLA in Covington.
The “Tammany Proud Award” honors a business that does work outside of the southeast Louisiana area and that has fostered a positive image of St. Tammany Parish. The recipient was Tulane National Primate Research Center.
And the “Legacy Award” celebrates a thriving business or organization in operation for more than 20 years that has made a long-term commitment to preserving the character of our communities. The recipient was St. Joe Brick.
