Greater Atlantic City Chamber Announces 2025 Business Excellence Award Recipients Honoring
Leadership, Innovation, and Community Impact Across the Region
Atlantic City, N.J. (October 21, 2025) – The Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Business Excellence Awards, celebrating the outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations whose leadership, innovation, and community commitment are driving growth and opportunity throughout the region.
The awards will be presented during a reception on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Linwood Country Club. The event will bring together business and community leaders to honor excellence across a range of sectors that strengthen the region’s economy and quality of life.
“The Business Excellence Awards highlight the remarkable individuals and organizations whose leadership and innovation are shaping Atlantic County’s economic future,” said Barbara DeMarco, Chair of the Greater Atlantic City Chamber Board of Directors. “Each honoree reflects the Chamber’s mission to champion business growth, foster community partnerships, and build a stronger, more vibrant regional economy.”
DeMarco added, “These honorees exemplify the energy, collaboration, and resilience that define our business community. As the Chamber looks ahead, their achievements inspire our continued efforts to connect, advocate, and advance opportunities for every sector of our region.”
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 – Recognizing the region’s most dynamic and influential young professionals leading in business, innovation, and community impact.
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber serves as the region’s leading business advocacy organization, dedicated to strengthening the business climate, advancing economic development, and celebrating the people and enterprises that make South Jersey a vibrant place to live and work.
Sponsorship and Ticket Information
Sponsorship opportunities and tickets for the Business Excellence Awards Reception are now available. For more information or to reserve your space, please visit acchamber.com or contact the Chamber office at (609) 345-4524.
About the Greater Atlantic City Chamber
The Greater Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce informs, connects, hosts, leads conversations, and raises brand awareness for you and your businesses. Since 1914, the chamber has strived to inform, connect, and advocate to elected public officials and create a favorable economic climate. Together, the chamber works to foster growth in the region’s economy by creating a better business climate and a higher quality of life.
