By Ariana Wilson | awilson@alextimes.com

The Chamber ALX held its annual Best in Business Awards to honor Alexandria businesses’ contributions to the community. The event took place at the Westin Alexandria Old Town on Oct. 27, where businesses were presented with awards in honor of their achievements in 2022.

Goodwin Living was the recipient for Nonprofit/Association of the Year. Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home won Small Business of the Year, Marks-Woods Construction Services received Medium Business of the Year, and Large Business of the Year was awarded to Kearney & Company, P.C. Up and coming business, The Critical Mass, LLC received Rising Star Business of the Year.

Cathy Puskar of Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh was recognized as Business Leader of the Year and Chadwicks Restaurant received Overall Business of the Year.