The Gloucester County Chamber of Commerce’s first-ever Hoedown in GTown was a complete success, according to Executive Director Makalia Records.

The event, which was held to honor outstanding businesses in the county, was held on March 25 at Machicomoco State Park in a tent set up alongside the grounds of Timberneck Farm.

The following awards were presented: Small Business of the Year—first place, Doodles Donuts & Café; second place, The Silver Box, third place, Village Landscape. Non-Profit of the Year—first place, the Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society; second place, Heartfelt Community; third place, Helping the Homeless Ministry.

New Business of the Year—first place, Doodles Donuts & Café; second place, Village Landscape; third place, The LC Salon. LOVE Gloucester Award—first place, Doodles Donuts & Café; second place, Village Landscape; third place, Scoot’s BBQ. Professional of the Year—first place, Michelle Green of Blown Away Salon; second place, Dr. Amy Perk...