Who's the manufacturer of the Coolest Thing Made in Hanover County, Virginia?
We think it's Porvair Filtration Group. The products we make help further man's journey into space; keep airplanes flying safer for longer; and provide a cleaner, greener environment. But this is Hanover County, and we have some tough competition!
Nominate your favorite local manufacturer (as well as six other business categories) here: Heart-of-hanover | richmond.com
You can nominate once per day through midnight on 1-May-2025. Top ten nominees in each category will move to the public voting phase to select the winner.
2025 is the inaugural year for Hanover County’s Business Industry awards. Businesses are the heart and soul of our local economy, fueling growth, innovation, and community spirit. The Heart of Hanover Awards celebrates these vital businesses through a public nomination process. The 10 businesses with the most nominations will move into the public voting starting May 5 to May 16, 2025. Nominations can be self-nominated or from the public. Nominations will be verified to ensure the businesses meet the criteria and award guidelines. The more nominations received; the more chances a business will make it to the Top 10. Once approved to move forward, the nominations will be listed under their category for a public vote starting May 5, 2025
You can nominate once per day. Nominations open at 6 am on April 14, 2025 and closes at midnight on May 1, 2025. Voting will be open from May 5 through May 16. Winners will be announced in the Richmond Times-Dispatch on June 12.
Business Awards Categories
Destination Business of the Year
This award recognizes a Hanover business that provides an entertainment, recreational, cultural, or historical experiences for the tourists and residents. Some examples include farms focusing on agritourism, historic sites, breweries, wineries, B & Bs, farmers markets, hotels, resorts, and amusement parks and theaters.
Health & Wellness Business of the Year This award recognizes a Hanover County business that provides services and/or products in the health and wellness industry. Some examples include hair and nail salons, spas, beauty clinics, massages, gyms, wellness centers, doctors, dentists, etc.
Manufacturer of the Coolest Thing Made in Hanover County
Nominate your favorite Hanover-based manufacturer of goods and products.
Nonprofit Organization of the Year
This award recognizes any nonprofit organization with a 501c tax id residing in Hanover County that delivers programs and/or services to Hanover residents.
Retail Business of the Year
This award recognizes a retailer in Hanover County that is locally owned. Some examples include bakeries and coffee shops, clothing boutiques, hardware, thrift, gifts, décor, jewelry, and pet supplies.
Restaurant of the Year
This award recognizes a restaurant where a meal is served on or from the premises located in Hanover County or mobile truck with a Hanover business registration.
Service Business of the Year
This award recognizes a Hanover business that has a Hanover location that serves the residents of Hanover County. Examples include accounting, banking, financial planning, engineering, law, technology, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, contractors, handyman, cleaning, pet grooming and boarding, roofing, etc.
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