2025 Business Excellence Awards:
Celebrating Leadership, Innovation & Community Impact
On December 2, 2025, the Greater Atlantic City Chamber proudly presented the 2025 Business Excellence Awards, an inspiring evening dedicated to honoring the individuals, businesses, and organizations whose leadership, innovation, and community commitment are driving growth and opportunity throughout our region.
Hosted in the beautiful setting of Linwood Country Club, the event brought together business and community leaders from across Atlantic County to celebrate excellence across a wide range of sectors—each one contributing to a stronger regional economy and an enhanced quality of life.
2025 Business Excellence Award Honorees
Redenia Gilliam-Mosee Business Leader Award – Lloyd D. Levenson, CEO, Cooper Levenson Attorneys at Law
John G. Fitzpatrick Community Leader Award – Joseph Dougherty and Brian Curran, Co-Executive Directors, Caring, Inc.
Economic Impact Award – Chelsea Economic Development Corporation, Ducktown Community Development Corporation, Midtown Community Development Corporation, and Inlet Community Development Corporation
Tourism Excellence Award – Jim & Judy Link, Owners/Operators, Young’s Skating Rink
Small Business Excellence Award – Chip & Ruth Berdinis, Owners/Operators, DonutNV
Outstanding Young Professional Award – Lauren Schiavo, Vice President & Partner, Thomas/Boyd Communications
Chamber Volunteer of the Year Award – Sia Koletas, Shaun Reilly Photography
Top 20 Under 40 – Celebrating the region’s most dynamic and influential young professionals making an impact in business, creativity, leadership, and community engagement.
2025 Top 20 Under 40 Honorees
Michael Brennan – Owner & Executive Chef, Cardinal Restaurant
Adam Busler – Attorney, Fox Rothschild LLP
Amanda Cardinali – Owner, The Seed: A Living Beer Project
Sage Del Valle – CEO, Differnt Systems
Vincent Fiamingo – Director of Strategic Planning, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Daniel Gallagher – Visit Atlantic City, Atlantic City Sports Commission
Michael Ghabryal – Owner, Kings Pub / AC King Mix & Grill
Kasi Gifford – Attorney, Cooper Levenson Attorney at Law
Steffen Klenk – Events Editor, Shore Local Newsmagazine
Jacy Lance – Director of Public Affairs, Porzio Governmental Affairs
Dr. Dante Marconi – Orthopedic Surgeon, Shore Physicians Group
Maisha Moore – Deputy Executive Director, CRDA
Lisa Newcomb – Executive Director C.R.O.P.S.
Chukwuemeka & Desiree Nnadi – Owners, Mays Landing Grocery
Christian Ragland – Asst Vice President of DEI, AtlantiCare
Kayleigh Sena – Project Manager/LSRP, Brockerhoff Environmental Services
Brad Smith – Development Manager, Cancer Support Community NJ
Matthew Smith – Director of Projects, Facilities, Resorts Casino Hotel
Caitlin Stebner – Marketing Manager, South Jersey Industries
Kyshawn Wyman, DJ, Young Hitta
Breanna Young – Event Coordinator, Good Time Tricycle Productions
Throughout the evening, guests heard inspiring stories of leadership, resilience, and community impact—each honoree reflecting the spirit of progress that defines Atlantic County. The room was filled with energy and celebration as colleagues, partners, and supporters gathered to recognize excellence.
A heartfelt thank-you goes out to our sponsors, award presenters, and community partners whose support made this celebration possible. Your commitment allows us to spotlight extraordinary achievements and continue strengthening the regional business community year-round.
We invite you to relive the excitement and explore a full collection of photos from this remarkable event.
Save the Date!
We’re already gearing up for another extraordinary celebration next year.
📅 Mark your calendars for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards on December 10, 2026.
