Round Rock Chamber Announces 2026 Annual Business Award Finalists

ROUND ROCK, Texas – December 8, 2025 — The Round Rock Chamber is pleased to announce the finalists for its 2026 Annual Business Awards, celebrating the community’s most accomplished businesses, leaders, and organizations. The finalists represent a remarkable cross-section of innovation, leadership, and community commitment throughout the Round Rock area.

2026 Finalists

Finalists have been selected across a diverse range of categories designed to honor excellence in leadership, business growth, community service, workplace culture, and economic impact. Following dozens of nominations submitted by the public earlier this fall, a closed committee of qualified leaders have selected the following award finalists:

Ambassador of the Year

Bryan Eisenberg · A Place at Home
Don Sesler · Sageplan Technology Consulting
Stephanie Tyler · Round the Rock

Best Place to Work

Express Commercial Cleaning
Hearthstone Nursing & Rehabilitation
Round Rock Area Serving Center

Big Boy Hester Small Business of the Year

No Time for Social
Spencer Pierce Architecture + Interiors
Stone Stash Coffee

Business of the Year

A+ Federal Credit Union
Frost Bank
Texas Baptist Children’s Home

Emerging Leader

Lucia Murguia · Westwood Professional Services
Tanner O’Brien · ActionCOACH Central Texas
Batya Porter · Horizon Realty

Entrepreneur of the Year

Bill Combes · No Time for Social
Bryan Eisenberg · A Place at Home
Michelle Ly · The Rock Sports Bar

Investor of the Year

Bill Combes · No Time for Social
Bryan Eisenberg · A Place at Home
Julie Sharifian · Corridor Title

Newcomer of the Year

Beacon Hospice
Coffee Milk Media
Purely Provisions

Citizen of the Year

Selicia Sanchez-Adame · Think Group

Lifetime Achievement

Debbie Rippstein · Texas Baptist Children’s Home

A Toast to Excellence

Now in its 58th year, the Chamber’s Annual Business Awards and banquet, presented by R Bank, is Round Rock’s premier business event, drawing some 600-800 attendees each year. This year’s banquet will be held on February 5, 2026, at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions where the award winners are announced and celebrated

“Each year, the Annual Business Awards underscore what makes Round Rock thrive — the bold ideas, committed leaders, and community-minded businesses that invest in our city’s future,” said Jordan Robinson, CEO and president of the Round Rock Chamber. “We’re proud to shine a spotlight on this year’s finalists and look forward to honoring the winners in February.”

The awards banquet offers a unique opportunity to connect with Round Rock’s business community and celebrate local achievements over live music and elevated cuisine. With some 700 attendees, this is one of the Chamber’s largest events. For more information about the banquet, including available sponsorship and reserved table opportunities, visit roundrockchamber.org/annual-business-awards.