ROCKVILLE, MD — The Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) annually
recognizes its Rock Stars of the Year in the following categories: Small Business of the
Year, Large Business of the Year, Non-Profit of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, and the
Young Professional of the Year. Following are this year’s winners in each category.
Award winners will be honored at a black-tie, red carpet, sit-down dinner at the Manor Country Club in Rockville on November 3, 2022. Please join us to celebrate our 2022 Rockstars by clicking here to purchase your tickets.
Small Business of the Year Award recognizes a company that has been in business for at
least five years with revenue under $5M. Specific criteria include: flexibility, innovation and has a proven unique business and marketing strategy that has benefited the Rockville
community. The 2022 Small Business of the Year goes to SHS Payroll.
Large Business of the Year recognizes a company committed to the vitality and community in
Rockville, which has over 50 employees or over $5M in revenue. Specific criteria include: a
commitment to their employees, their customers and has invested time, energy, and resources in the Rockville community. The 2022 Large Business of the Year goes to Universal
Communities.
The Non-Profit of the Year recognizes outstanding practices among Rockville’s diverse non-profit organizations. Specific criteria include success in creating a lasting and beneficial impact for Rockville residents and sets a strong example for other non-profits in the community. The 2022 Non-Profit of the Year goes to Manna Food Center.
Entrepreneur of the Year recognizes a business owner, taking on financial risk and identifies a
need that no existing businesses address, and determines a solution for that need. Additionally, although the term “entrepreneur” is often associated with startups and small businesses, any founder of a successful household-named business began as an entrepreneur. Specific criteria include year-over-year growth, innovation, resilience, flexibility, and a unique business and marketing strategy, and a proven track record of commitment to the Rockville community and businesses. The 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year Award goes to Betty Sullivan of Architessa.
Young Professional of the Year recognized an individual who is active in the Young Professional’s group of our Chamber and steps up to a leadership role within their organization. Specific criteria include tenacity and an exemplary commitment to the Rockville
community and businesses. The 2022 Young Professional of the Year is Ethan Litvin of
SEEC.
Rockville Chamber president and CEO, Marji Graf, notes, “I extend my congratulations to this year’s award winners. They truly are ‘rock stars.’
Award winners will be honored at a black-tie, red carpet, sit-down dinner at the Manor Country Club in Rockville on November 3, 2022. Please join us to celebrate our 2022 Rockstars by clicking here to purchase your tickets.
We thank our sponsors:
Our title sponsor: Westat
ABOUT THE GREATER ROCKVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The GRCC serves as the voice of the thousands of businesses that proudly call Rockville, MD
their home. It strives to create and support a thriving Rockville through educational programs,
networking opportunities, and services; civic and business involvement in cultural and social
programs and services; and advocacy for the interdependence of business and civic goals to
expand economic vitality in Rockville.
For more information, visit https://www.rockvillechamber.org. Follow us on Twitter:
@ChamberRock, and find us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
For more information, press only:
MARJI GRAF
Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce
+1 301-424-9300
marji@rockvillechamber.org