The Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce (GPCC) announced today the winners of the 2011 Excellence Awards Honoring the Region’s Small Businesses – the most esteemed honor bestowed on small businesses in the Greater Philadelphia region.

“This year, it is especially relevant for the Chamber to celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship,” said Chamber President & CEO Rob Wonderling. “These winners’ inspirational stories and successes reflect the promise and energy of our entrepreneurial culture. We are proud to turn the spotlight on the perseverance, diversity and economic impact of our region’s small business community.”

Nominated by their peers throughout our 11-county region, the awards are presented in 10 categories:

The 2011 Excellence Awards are sponsored by Susquehanna Bank (Small Business Person), UPS (Young Entrepreneur), TD Bank (Customer Service), Bank of America (Emerging Business), Firstrust Bank (Family Business), Delaware Valley Industrial Resource Center (Manufacturer), PNC Bank (Non-Profit), Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (Retailer), Verizon Wireless (Sustainable Business), and Comcast Business Class (Technological Excellence).

This year’s awardees join the ranks of many notable past winners, including Yards Brewing Company, Di Bruno Brothers, Gia Pronto, PA General Store, PhillyCarShare, and The Hub.

In recent years, the Visionary Award was established as a tribute to significant leadership – honoring outstanding companies in the region that continue to thrive and support the small business community and its contributions to the Greater Philadelphia economy. This year’s award will be presented to Urban Outfitters, with the support of Stradley Ronon.

The regional business community is invited to join us as current and past winners, event sponsors, and other business leaders celebrate the 28th Annual Excellence Awards at the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Philadelphia on Thursday, November 18, 2010. The event features a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing and networking in a magnificent, spacious setting overlooking the Delaware River.

For more information or to register, click here.