10/29/2026
The Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce (SACC), in partnership with Wicomico County Recreation, Parks & Tourism, celebrated outstanding businesses, organizations, and community leaders at the 2026 Annual SACC Awards Luncheon and Wicomico County Tourism Awards, held earlier this afternoon at the Wicomico Civic Center!
Congratulations to our 2026 Award Recipients, recognized for their exceptional achievements, leadership, and contributions to our regional business community!
WICOMICO COUNTY TOURISM AWARDS
- Hospitality Award – Mark De Intinis, Sunset Hotel Group
- Tourism Business of the Year – Matt the Carpet Guy
- Tourism Partner of the Year – Maryland Stadium Authority
SALISBURY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AWARDS
- Member Volunteer of the Year – Ashley Haldeman PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Georgetown
- Ambassador of the Year – Ron Hall, iHeartMedia Inc.
- Small Business of the Year – Bagel Bakery Café Salisbury
- Medium Business of the Year – US TASC, Tactical American Security Consulting, LLC
- Large Business of the Year – 47 ABC - WMDT
- Business Professional of the Year – David Pierce, Retired Director of NASA Wallops Flight Facility
- Environmental Service Award – Choptank Electric Cooperative
- Agriculture Ambassador of the Year – The Mill of Salisbury
- Nonprofit Organization of the Year – The Epoch Dream Center
- New Business of the Year – Chesapeake Bath & Home Solutions
SACC HALL OF FAME – TONY NICHOLS
A special highlight was the induction of Tony Nichols, past SACC Board President, into the Chamber's prestigious Hall of Fame. This distinguished honor recognizes exceptional career achievements, selfless leadership, and a lasting commitment to advancing our regional business community.
SACC President/CEO Bill Chambers received a surprise tribute from Tony Nichols and the members of the 2017 Chamber CEO Selection Committee, recognizing his outstanding leadership and recent designation as the Maryland Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (MACCE) Chamber Executive of the Year. Chambers was nominated by Past SACC Board Chair, Karri Blake Todd. Senator Mary Beth Carozza also presented a Maryland Senate citation on behalf of herself and Senator Johnny Mautz.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND PARTNERS!
Special thanks to our luncheon sponsor, Wor-Wic Community College, and our award sponsors and partners: Wicomico Parks, Recreation & Tourism, 47 ABC - WMDT, Atlantic Technology Services, Inc., BBSI Salisbury, Beacon at Salisbury University, Delmarva Power (Delmarva Connect), Franklin P. Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University, JoJo's Family Restaurant, Perdue Farms, Placers Staffing, Pohanka of Salisbury Automotive, Salisbury Wicomico Economic Development, Seagull Disposal, and TidalHealth.
We also thank Hunter Landon WBOC, our Master of Ceremonies, and the Wicomico Civic Center team for helping make the celebration a success!
STAY TUNED FOR MORE! Tomorrow, we'll share our full press release, featuring the accomplishments of each award recipient, special moments from the celebration, and many more event photos!
Congratulations to all our 2026 honorees!