Arlington’s business community celebrated the best in business at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s 28th Annual Arlington Best Business Awards, held on May 20, 2014, at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel. This annual event recognizes the most illustrious and accomplished businesses that have made significant contributions to the Arlington community. Included in those honored was the Animal Welfare League of Arlington, winner of the 2014 Nonprofit Small Business of the Year Award.
“It is an honor to be recognized by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce for the service AWLA provides to both animals and humans,” said Neil Trent, president/CEO, AWLA. “For 70 years we have remained steadfast in our mission to improve the lives of animals in our community. It is satisfying to be acknowledged among Arlington businesses for our efforts.”
Arlington Best Business Award recipients are nominated by the Chamber membership and chosen by a committee of past award winners. Criteria for this prestigious award are as follows:
• Must be a viable, on-going, full-time business, which has experienced significant growth or stability over its business life.
• Must be well known and thought of by its customers or clients for consistently delivering exceptional quality or service.
• Must be a leader in the industry in Arlington OR must have a significantly unique approach to delivery of its goods or services.
• Must have displayed an interest in and concern for the Arlington community – Either corporately or through its employees backed by the company.
“The Animal Welfare League of Arlington has proven that it meets the tough criteria for winning this coveted award,” said Rich Doud, Arlington Chamber President. “The Chamber is pleased to present this award to them, and our community is fortunate to have such a quality organization operating in Arlington.”
