Indian River County chamber honors local companies

The Chamber of Commerce honored 18 companies during its 17th annual Industry Appreciation Awards Thursday.

The luncheon also paid tribute to the late John Dean, a local architect and community supporter who died earlier this year.

The County Commission designated Sept. 15-19 as Industry Appreciation Week.

The chamber awards were:

INDUSTRY AWARDS

Small Company of the Year: Brite Future Electric

Medium Company of the Year: White Glove Moving & Storage/Pak Mail Beachside

Latin Business of the Year: Cork Tapas and Dessert Bar/Havana Club Cigars

Entrepreneur of the Year: Lou Kolbaur, owner of Chive Restaurant

Large Manufacturer of the Year: Novurania of America

Mid-sized Manufacturer of the Year: Nylacarb Corp.

Small Manufacturer of the Year: Triton Submarines LLC

Architectural Recognition

New construction: Dogs for Life Training and Administration Center, Sebastian Charter Junior High

Small commercial building renovation: Vero Beach Dental Spa, Reiner Plaza, Christi's Fitness

Large project renovation: Miracle Mile

Best re-use of property: Modesitt State Farm Agency, Sebastian Vacation Rentals, Camp Haven

New residential construction: Seranoa by GHO Homes and The Isles at Waterway Village