By Rebecca Barnes, Prince William Living Publisher
The Prince William Chamber of Commerce has officially opened nominations for the 2026 Business Awards, and this is your chance to spotlight the businesses, organizations, and leaders helping Prince William County, the City of Manassas, and the City of Manassas Park thrive.
Each year, the Chamber’s Business Awards recognize excellence in business performance, innovation, community engagement, and outstanding service. These awards are not just about success on paper. They celebrate the people and organizations that invest in their teams, show up for their community, and help strengthen our local economy.
At Prince William Living, we know firsthand the impact of these awards. We are proud to share that Prince William Living is a past Chamber Business of the Year award winner, and we can confidently say that the recognition matters. It elevates your credibility, celebrates your team, and tells the broader community that your work makes a difference.
Who Can Apply
Businesses, organizations, and individuals operating within Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park are eligible. Award categories and specific criteria vary, so it is worth reviewing the full list to find the category that best fits your story.
How to Nominate
Review award categories and criteria: Click here
Submit a nomination: Click here
Deadline: Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Jan. 7, 2026
Save the Date
The 2026 Business Awards will be held on Feb. 26, 2026. Tickets are available now.
If you have questions about the nomination process, you can contact Chamber staff at info@pwchamber.org or 703-368-6600.
If you know a business doing exceptional work or if your own organization has a story worth sharing, do not sit this one out. Recognition like this helps tell the story of our local economy, one great business at a time.
Rebecca Barnes is the Publisher of Prince William Living and CEO of Imagine, a destination marketing and economic development agency. Over her career, Rebecca has founded and led three businesses that have each been recognized as Business of the Year by the Prince William Chamber of Commerce. A longtime advocate for local business, nonprofit leadership, and community growth, she is passionate about celebrating the entrepreneurs and organizations that strengthen Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park.
