{"id":313894,"date":"2025-10-18T17:03:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T17:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/313894\/"},"modified":"2025-10-18T17:03:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T17:03:22","slug":"2025-winners-of-small-business-awards-and-innovator-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/313894\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Winners of Small Business Awards and Innovator Awards\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fortworthchamber.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cshamilton%40bizpress.net%7C501f3ec63fe34b905f0308de0cef6962%7Cbf6cd28b5632407ca15c7724816378b3%7C0%7C0%7C638962420722659766%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qhKesAFF0zKmSENI6aoGmL1jZAmetKuJl52hEy4asCI%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce<\/a> (FWC) recognized several local businesses at its annual \u201cState of the City\u201d luncheon, presented by<a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.simmonsbank.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cshamilton%40bizpress.net%7C501f3ec63fe34b905f0308de0cef6962%7Cbf6cd28b5632407ca15c7724816378b3%7C0%7C0%7C638962420722703137%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=tbXhLPx4LcR1MrIlN7jUVNLBF9%2B5kcQ9CBGtutrhajU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Simmons Bank<\/a>, on Thursday, October 16, at Dickies Arena. The program included presentations of FWC\u2019s 2025 Small Business of the Year Awards as well as The Best Place for Working Parents\u00ae Innovator Awards.\u00a0                                                           Presented by <a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bankoftexas.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cshamilton%40bizpress.net%7C501f3ec63fe34b905f0308de0cef6962%7Cbf6cd28b5632407ca15c7724816378b3%7C0%7C0%7C638962420722725379%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=1zGTKLlogivjfPwLD3uad%2BhIW%2BJETTnccdhC4XZg76U%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bank of Texas<\/a>, these annual awards honor outstanding Fort Worth small businesses that demonstrate exemplary best practices. Both Chamber members and non-members were eligible. More information and a list of previous years\u2019 winners are available at <a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fortworthchamber.com%2Fsmall-business-of-the-year%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cshamilton%40bizpress.net%7C501f3ec63fe34b905f0308de0cef6962%7Cbf6cd28b5632407ca15c7724816378b3%7C0%7C0%7C638962420722741431%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=V8JzHPE938rfztOTdYqTHFlA6mDZNIfsptwTBYYGOdw%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.fortworthchamber.com\/small-business-of-the-year\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1-20 Employees<br \/>Winner: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fjordanelizabethharrisfoundation.org%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cshamilton%40bizpress.net%7C501f3ec63fe34b905f0308de0cef6962%7Cbf6cd28b5632407ca15c7724816378b3%7C0%7C0%7C638962420722758341%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=T%2BAFptTcT4EKcFx4%2FGWU93IxHZq6MMj7oKxD%2FLHihe8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>                                                                                                                The Foundation was formed in 2014 with the mission to prevent suicide, eliminate stigma, and provide hope to people struggling with depression. Since 2023, the Foundation\u2019s work has led to a decrease in all deaths by suicide in Tarrant County by 20%, and youth deaths have fallen by close to 90% \u2013 to five \u2014 in the 2024-2025 school year.                                                                          <strong>Other finalists:\u00a0<\/strong>HF Custom Solutions, mFORCE CAPITAL<\/p>\n<p><strong>21-50 Employees<br \/>Winner: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneralcontractor.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cshamilton%40bizpress.net%7C501f3ec63fe34b905f0308de0cef6962%7Cbf6cd28b5632407ca15c7724816378b3%7C0%7C0%7C638962420722774838%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=VQVixKa3TJTjkTX0lFqfNcHUsz1aLdpIV4NkEtEUR0I%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bob Moore Construction<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>                                                                                                                                         Bob Moore Construction is a legacy general contractor based in Fort Worth, proudly building across Texas for over 78 years. In the past two years, they have worked on more than 2.5 million square feet in Fort Worth and Central Tarrant County, totaling over $185 million in value and adding an estimated 1,800 jobs.\u00a0                                                                                                                <strong>Other finalists:\u00a0<\/strong>McDonald Sanders, Valor<\/p>\n<p><strong>51-150 Employees<br \/>Winner: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pulliam.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cshamilton%40bizpress.net%7C501f3ec63fe34b905f0308de0cef6962%7Cbf6cd28b5632407ca15c7724816378b3%7C0%7C0%7C638962420722790710%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=7PgXKVZ5YTNEbeT3kKKKtMyUqF8ZE7x7YWhJZrf%2Bpxs%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Pulliam Pools<\/strong><\/a>                                                                                                                                                       Pulliam Pools is America\u2019s oldest pool builder, specializing in new construction, renovations, service, and maintenance \u2014 located right here in Fort Worth. Pulliam Pools is the continuation of a family construction business founded in 1916 by brothers Theodore Creswell Pulliam and Frank \u2018Pop\u2019 Pulliam.\u00a0                                                                                                                                               <strong>Other finalists:\u00a0<\/strong>Alliance Vision Institute, Ampersand Coffee<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Advertisement &#8211;<\/p>\n<ul id=\"bp-grid-227403\">\n<li><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/fortworthbusiness.com\/insider\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" class=\"a2t-link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"TBS Subscriber digital ad 300 x 250\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/TBS-Subscriber-digital-ad-300-x-250.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;opacity: 1 !important;\"\/><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"last\"\/><\/ul>\n<p><strong>Emerging Business<\/strong>                                                                                                                                                        <strong>Winner: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.longtermcarelink.net%2Flistingprofiles%2F4157-at-your-home-Caregiving-Texas.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cshamilton%40bizpress.net%7C501f3ec63fe34b905f0308de0cef6962%7Cbf6cd28b5632407ca15c7724816378b3%7C0%7C0%7C638962420722806219%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=DAsNFXDil%2Byt2twpWZXJo6%2FmV%2FW6TRYSAEQoXPyKOCQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>At Your Home Caregiving of Texas, LLC\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>                                                                                                                    At Your Home Caregiving of Texas is owned and operated by Nurse Practitioner Sabina Tamang. They specialize in supporting retired executives and aging professionals, individuals managing chronic illnesses or movement disorders, and families providing care from a distance.                                                                                                                                                                            <strong>Other finalists:<\/strong> D1 Training Alliance, Darkhorse GovCon, LLC<\/p>\n<p><strong>BEST PLACE FOR WORKING PARENTS\u00ae 2025 INNOVATOR AWARDS<\/strong>                                                                                     Fort Worth\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbestplace4workingparents.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cshamilton%40bizpress.net%7C501f3ec63fe34b905f0308de0cef6962%7Cbf6cd28b5632407ca15c7724816378b3%7C0%7C0%7C638962420722820681%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=6qrUiEGdGm7BB4WowPJAUeRlsqxmZN7YNoeV3TQVkR4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Best Place for Working Parents\u00ae<\/a> Innovator Awards annually recognize local businesses for their innovative strategies to support working parent employees through unique policies and practices in three award categories. More about the awards can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbestplace4workingparents.com%2Finnovator-awards%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cshamilton%40bizpress.net%7C501f3ec63fe34b905f0308de0cef6962%7Cbf6cd28b5632407ca15c7724816378b3%7C0%7C0%7C638962420722835605%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=YNL6SHjBDMCmNCzSzj2TGlxHHjN0P1yaicYu%2BO6fMH8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/bestplace4workingparents.com\/innovator-awards\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Family Resources Innovator Award<\/strong>   <strong>Winner: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theashtondepot.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cshamilton%40bizpress.net%7C501f3ec63fe34b905f0308de0cef6962%7Cbf6cd28b5632407ca15c7724816378b3%7C0%7C0%7C638962420722851192%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Emp2SxfUt1dJ26gfOUgmHLK7UM62QkVWIafZ03BahNQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Ashton Depot<\/strong><\/a>                                                                                                                                                        <strong>Policy Innovator Award<\/strong>   <strong>Winner: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.recaro-as.com%2Fen%2Findex.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cshamilton%40bizpress.net%7C501f3ec63fe34b905f0308de0cef6962%7Cbf6cd28b5632407ca15c7724816378b3%7C0%7C0%7C638962420722866112%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=I1LgD6bB5gRXDDDQjgutvBTyCyqgoFnAY%2FFUXcXtHM4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Recaro Aircraft Seating<\/strong><\/a>                                                                                                     <strong>Events Innovator Award<\/strong> <strong>Winner: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bnsf.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cshamilton%40bizpress.net%7C501f3ec63fe34b905f0308de0cef6962%7Cbf6cd28b5632407ca15c7724816378b3%7C0%7C0%7C638962420722880855%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C80000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=OQ5XKmNSrl2crfmlw900sdvSlpXHWDTDlRly%2BfLWmYY%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>BNSF Railway<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; 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