A quintet of Manassas-based companies emerged triumphant at the prestigious Annual Prince William Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, held at the Foxchase Manor events center on February 23.
Against a backdrop of fierce competition from local enterprises, four standout champions were crowned in their respective categories. ARTfactory clinched the esteemed Agnes L. Colgan Award for Arts & Education, while ECU Communications LLC secured the title of Government Contracting Company of the Year. Manassas Ballet Theatre gracefully waltzed away with the Community Outreach Award (11+ employees), and MP Copiers, Inc. proudly claimed the Veteran-Owned Company of the Year honor.
The pinnacle recognition, the City of Manassas Business of the Year, was bestowed upon Micron Technology, Inc., a global titan in the semiconductor industry. With a workforce exceeding 1,300 in Manassas, Micron’s memory products top Virginia’s export charts and rank second globally. Their dedication to community engagement and education underscores their indispensable role in the region’s economic and social landscape.
Micron’s influence extends far beyond corporate success. Their role in securing $250,000 in initial GO Virginia funding for a state-of-the-art engineering technology “Fabrication Laboratory” in Northern Virginia demonstrates their commitment to fostering high-paying engineering jobs in the Greater Manassas region. This initiative, built upon established internship programs and educational partnerships with local institutions, reflects Micron’s dedication to driving innovation and growth, marking it as the largest capital investment in Virginia’s history with a recent $3 billion investment in R&D.
“Micron Technology epitomizes excellence both locally and globally, and its profound contributions to our community are immeasurable,” remarked Manassas City Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger. “Beyond its substantial employment opportunities, Micron’s commitment to education, environmental stewardship, and cultural enhancement enriches the fabric of Manassas.”
In addition to Micron’s triumph, other noteworthy awardees included Dr. Carol Shapiro, MD MBA, recipient of the Charles J. Colgan Visionary Award, and The ARC of Greater Prince William, honored with the Agnes L. Colgan Community Service Award in Health & Human Services. The Explore Program, a collaboration between Todos Neighborhood Market and Prince William County Public Schools Special Education Department, was recognized as the Innovative Practice or Partnership of the Year.
The complete list of winners is as follows:
- City of Manassas Business of the Year: Micron Technology, Inc.
- Agnes L. Colgan Award for Arts & Education: ARTfactory
- Government Contracting Company of the Year: ECU Communications LLC
- Community Outreach Award (11+ employees): Manassas Ballet Theatre
- Veteran-Owned Company of the Year: MP Copiers, Inc.
- Charles J. Colgan Visionary Award: Dr. Carol Shapiro, MD MBA
- Agnes L. Colgan Community Service Award – Health & Human Services: The ARC of
Greater Prince William - Innovative Practice or Partnership of the Year: Explore Program: Todos Neighborhood
- Community Outreach Award (1-10 Employees): Hire Ground
- Business Excellence (1-10 Employees): ALD & Associates LLC
- Business Excellence (11+ Employees): Villagio Hospitality Group
- Emerging Business of the Year: Because of Why
- People’s Choice Award: Nova Specialty Contracting
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