16 businesses named finalists for inaugural NWABJ Outstanding Business Awards

Northwest Arkansas

by Talk Business & Politics staff ([email protected]) March 17, 2024 9:42 am 1,098 views 

Sixteen companies have been named finalists for the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal’s inaugural Northwest Arkansas Outstanding Business Awards.

The Business Journal will highlight the finalists in the April 8 issue of the magazine, and the winners will be announced at a luncheon on April 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale.

An independent panel of regional business leaders selected four finalists from the nominations received in each category. They are:

Large Business (More Than 100 Employees)

  • Benchmark Group
  • SupplyPike
  • Crafton Tull
  • Multi-Craft Contractors Inc.

Small Business (Less Than 100 Employees)

  • Specialized Real Estate Group
  • Premier Dermatology
  • Phat Tire Bike Shop
  • Garrett Restaurant Group (Table Mesa, Tavola, Mirabella’s Table, Table on 6th, Table at The Hickory Inn)

Nonprofit

  • Children & Family Advocacy Center
  • Best Friends Pet Resource Center
  • Circle of Life
  • Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas

Startup

  • Engine
  • FOY
  • Baron Fork Clothing Co.
  • Adventure Fares

“This event is designed to spotlight extraordinary businesses and the opportunities they create for their employees and customers,” said Rob Gutterridge, publisher of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. “We want to promote initiatives being made in our community and encourage development and growth.”

The Northwest Arkansas Outstanding Business Awards are sponsored by Arvest Bank and Rose Law Firm.

“We appreciate our sponsors’ contribution to our passion of heralding business success in Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith metro,” Gutterridge said.

To order corporate tables ($500) or individual tickets ($50) for the April 10 luncheon, contact Gutterridge at [email protected].