The 2009 Innovation Awards have been postponed until 2010. Nominations for the 2010 awards will be accepted early next year. Please plan to join us next year for what will be a fabulous event honoring innovation in the Charlotte market.

Recap of the 2008 Awards

The Charlotte Chamber's first annual Innovation Awards gala was held at the Westin Charlotte on September 16, 2008, with more than 700 people in attendance. The event recognized exceptional organizations - private, nonprofit or public - that are driving innovation in Charlotte and showcasing our city as the creative capital of the Southeast. Click on the award categories below to read about the winners. Click here to view photos from the event.

The awards were designed by Anne Cunningham and the music was
provided by The Firebird Arts Alliance, Jim Brock and Vox.