Six Rockville Companies Receive Local Awards

The awards recognize outstanding businesses, nonprofit leaders, and community champions 

Rockville, Md.— Six Rockville businesses were recently honored by the 11th Annual Rock Star Awards, for their leadership, innovation, and commitment to making a meaningful impact. The Rock Star Awards, hosted by the Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce, honors six categories: Small Business of the Year, Large Business of the Year, Life Science Business of the Year, Nonprofit of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, and Emerging Leader of the Year. 2026 honorees include:

Small Business of the Year — Campos Financial Group

This award recognizes a company that has been in business for at least five years with annual revenue under $5 million. The recipient demonstrates innovation, flexibility, a strong business, and marketing strategy, and a proven commitment to the Greater Rockville community.

Large Business of the Year — Liberty Construction

This award recognizes a company with more than 50 employees and annual revenue exceeding $5 million that demonstrates a strong commitment to its employees, customers, and community. The recipient invests its time, energy, and resources in strengthening Greater Rockville.

Life Science Business of the Year — TrilliumBiO

This award recognizes a life science company demonstrating innovation, impact, and investment in Rockville’s growing life science ecosystem. The recipient helps create opportunities for local businesses while supporting career fairs, workforce development, and other initiatives that strengthen the region’s talent pipeline.

Nonprofit of the Year — Sunflower Bakery

This award recognizes outstanding leadership and practices among Greater Rockville’s diverse nonprofit organizations. The recipient demonstrates measurable community impact and serves as an example of excellence for the nonprofit sector.

Entrepreneur of the Year — John Flood, Flood Law

This award recognizes an entrepreneur who demonstrates innovation, resilience, year-over-year growth, and the ability to identify and address opportunities in the marketplace. The recipient also demonstrates a strong commitment to the Greater Rockville business community.

Emerging Leader of the Year — Jeffrey Varrasso

This award recognizes an emerging leader who is active in the Chamber’s Emerging Leader community and has stepped into a leadership role within their organization and the broader community. The recipient demonstrates initiative, tenacity, and an exemplary commitment to Greater Rockville.

“Montgomery County’s diverse and supportive business community with companies of all sizes and across all industries is one of our greatest strengths,” said Jared Smith, President & CEO of the Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation. “From start-ups and small businesses to global companies, Montgomery County’s ecosystem supports innovation, creates jobs, and drives our local economy.”

“Every year, our Rock Star Awards give us an opportunity to celebrate the people and organizations that make Greater Rockville such a dynamic place to live, work, and do business,” said Marji Graf, President & CEO of the Greater Rockville Chamber of Commerce. “This year’s winners represent innovation, leadership, resilience, and a genuine commitment to our community. I am incredibly proud to recognize their accomplishments and congratulate each of them on this well-deserved honor.”

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