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Celebrating our 2025 winners: Small businesses that stepped up for their communities
After receiving countless nominations from across our service areas, we’re proud to honor the top three businesses that exemplify what it means to go above and beyond for their neighbors.
These small businesses don’t just serve customers—they’re leaving a lasting impact on their communities.
Congratulations to our 2025 Community Champions!
1st Place: R.K. Adams Law (Dahlonega, Georgia)
Robyn Adams proves that legal excellence and community compassion go hand in hand. Through her family law practice, she’s built a reputation for serving those often overlooked by traditional legal services—from foster children to low-income individuals and those with disabilities.
Beyond the courtroom, Robyn expands her impact through her role as Board Secretary for Enotah CASA, Inc. and voluntary board member for numerous other organizations, demonstrating how one person’s commitment to justice can ripple throughout an entire region.
Leveraging her legal expertise, Robyn brings to life her unwavering belief that quality representation should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
2nd Place: Anaheim Jack's (Ruidoso, New Mexico)
In the face of evacuation orders and unprecedented danger, most businesses would understandably close their doors. But when wildfires threatened to consume Ruidoso, Anaheim Jack’s chose courage over caution.
They transformed their restaurant into a lifeline for the heroes battling the blazes, serving hot meals to exhausted first responders and utility crews working around the clock to save their community.
Anaheim Jack’s decision to stay open when it mattered most turned a local eatery into a symbol of resilience and hope during their community’s darkest hour.
3rd Place: Dixie Collision, Inc. (LaFayette, Georgia)
At Dixie Collision, customer service means something deeper than quick turnarounds and quality repairs. They’ve reimagined what an auto body shop can be by taking on the stress of insurance battles, ensuring every detail meets their exacting standards, and standing behind their work with lifetime guarantees.
By shouldering the burdens that typically fall on accident victims, they’ve transformed a traditionally frustrating experience into one where customers feel genuinely cared for and supported.
Going beyond recognition
Don't miss next year's awards
Know a business that's making an impact in your community? Sign up for our email list to be the first to know when nominations open for the 2026 Kinetic Business Awards: Community Champions.
Until then, keep an eye out for a business in your community that’s truly making a difference—it might even be yours.
What does it mean to be a Kinetic Community Champion?
Being a Community Champion means embodying the heart and soul of your local community as a small business. It is about the courage to innovate and the passion to lead by example, setting a standard that inspires others to follow.
As a champion, you are not just a business owner but a beacon of hope, driving positive change and making tangible impacts every day. You empower those around you by creating opportunities for underserved populations and addressing the unique challenges faced by your community. By embracing sustainability or redefining customer service, you create a ripple effect that enhances lives and fosters growth.
Why participate?
Local recognition
Gain recognition for your meaningful contributions to your community.
Stand out in your community
Showcase your innovative solutions and customer-centric approaches.
Make new connections
Connect with other community leaders and innovators, like yourself.
Meaningful prizes
Win the chance to give back to your community with a grant of up to $10,000 for a qualified local charity of your choice.
Recognizing excellence across various impact areas:
Social Impact
Creating jobs, promoting sustainability, and addressing local challenges.
Economic Impact
Revitalizing neighborhoods and supporting local suppliers.
Environmental Impact
Adopting eco-friendly practices and promoting conservation.
Business Transformation
Using technology to enhance business success.
Other
Choose a unique category not listed.
You might be the next community champion
Follow these steps to nominate a deserving business:
1. Provide essential details
Enter the business name, contact information, and the category you are nominating them for. We encourage self-nominations!
2. Tell the story
Share how this business has made an impact in your community. Highlight their achievements and the unique ways they have leveraged technology and innovation.
3. Upload supporting materials
Include any additional documents or testimonials that bolster your nomination.
Submissions for the 2025 Kinetic Business Awards: Community Champions are now closed.
Stay tuned for the next round of awards!
- Eligibility for the Community Champion award is limited to small businesses (SMBs) who are current Kinetic customers, utilizing either Kinetic Business or residential services, and residing within Kinetic’s 18-state footprint.
- Nominations may be submitted by peers, customers, or as self-nominations, accompanied by details of community impact initiatives. A business may nominate itself only once to ensure a fair and equitable evaluation process and to manage the volume of entries effectively.
- All nominations must be submitted via the official nomination platform by the specified deadline.
- Nominations will be evaluated through a structured, multi-stage process designed to ensure fairness and objectivity.
- Participation in the Kinetic Business Award: Community Champions program constitutes consent for the use of nominees’ names, images, and project descriptions in various media formats, including but not limited to press releases, social media, and promotional materials. Please refer to publicity waiver for more information.