Community Corner
Check Out Peabody's INCredible Business, Individual Award Winners
The Chamber of Commerce said this year's honorees exemplify dedication, innovation, and community spirit

PEABODY, MA — The Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce will honor the city's top businesses and individuals making a difference in the community at the upcoming Third Annual INCredible Awards.
The event will be held at Olio on Main Street on May 14.
The Chamber said this year's honorees exemplify dedication, innovation, and community spirit.
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"This event is more than just an awards ceremony — it's a community celebration of the people and organizations that form the backbone of our local economy and help our communities thrive," Peabody Area Chamber President Deanne Healey said. "It's an opportunity to connect with fellow community members, celebrate shared successes, and be inspired by the incredible work happening all around us."
Business of the Year sponsored by Gravoc:
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Create & Escape DIY Workshop
DeSimone Tax Service
Family Business of the Year sponsored by Aflac/Feazel Benefits Inc.:
Brothers Restaurant
Mr Handyman of So. Essex County
Non-Profit of the Year sponsored by North Shore Bank:
Centerboard
Family Promise
Young Professional of the Year sponsored by Salem Five Bank:
Courtney MacLoon
Crissy Emerson
Minority Business Enterprise Award sponsored by Peabody TV:
Elite Pest Control
Garage Print Services
Champion of Diversity Award sponsored by Northeast Arc:
Bridgewell
North Shore Community Action Programs
First Responder Award sponsored by LWAG:
Sgt James Harkins, Peabody Police Dept
Chief Deputy John Hosman, Peabody Fire Dept
Community Champion sponsored by DeMatos Landscaping:
Emily Byas
Dr. Nick Sarantopoulos
Mary Upton Ferrin Award sponsored by Eastern Bank:
Debby Eskenazi
Carolyn Wynn
Ankeles Community Service Award sponsored by Peabody Area Chamber:
Jarrod Hochman
Joe Ruggiero Jr.
The winner of the Community Choice award will also be announced that evening. This award will be presented to a business that was nominated by the community and voted on by the community.
Tickets are $45 and are available for purchase here.
(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. X/Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)
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