23rd Annual Chamber Business Awards

The 23rd Annual Chamber Business Awards held May 12, 2009 at the Sheraton National Hotel, honored Arlington's best businesses.

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce presented ABBIE Awards to businesses that consistently provide outstanding quality of service and products and have achieved significant growth or stability over the lifetime of their business and display industry leadership.  In addition, The Arlington Business Hall of Fame was presented to its first two inductees, Preston C. Caruthers, noted and highly successful area developer since 1950, and Fred Burroughs (posthumously), distinguished Arlington banker.

                         Congratulations to the 2009 ABBIE Award Winners!

                                      Fred Burroughs - Hall of Fame Inductee                                    1936 - 2003

Preston Caruthers - Hall of Fame Inductee