Chamber’s Business Superstars include Nature Society, Surf Bagel

The Delaware Nature Society, which includes the du Pont Environmental Center on the Wilmington Riverfront, is one of four companies named Superstars.

The Delaware Nature Society, Courageous Hearts, RiversEdge Advisors and Surf Bagel have been named the 2024 Superstars in Business by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce .

The honorees will be recognized at an awards ceremony Nov. 6.

Joining them will be Award of Excellence recipients Down Syndrome Association of Delaware (nonprofit); Jack Lingo Asset Management (1-14 employee category); Tevebaugh Architecture (15-40 employee category); and Boulden Brothers (41-150 employee category).

Keynote speaker at the Nov. 6 event will be Michael Meoli, president and owner of the Meoli Companies, which operate 25 McDonald’s restaurants across the Delmarva Peninsula in Delaware and Maryland that are consistently recognized for outstanding achievements in customer satisfaction, superb operation, and employee and management development.

The four companies named as the Marvin S. Gilman Superstars in Business are part of a program named for one of Delaware’s most distinguished small business leaders—Marvin Gilman. He displayed the highest ethical standards, found innovative ways to improve the world around him, and inspired others to follow in his footsteps.

Since 1998, the program has honored small businesses and nonprofit organizations for their outstanding achievements and model approaches to business and management.

The Superstars awards are presented to companies that have been in business for at least three years and are small businesses based on the number of full-time employees. Awards of Excellence are also granted to deserving companies.

More about Superstars winners

Delaware Nature Society

(Nonprofit)

Since its founding in 1964, Delaware Nature Society (DelNature) has worked continuously to connect Delawareans and nearby residents to the natural world, to conserve the state’s lands and waters, and to improve the environment for all. A regional leader in environmental education, conservation, and advocacy, DelNature manages more than 2,000 acres of land across the First State.

Courageous Hearts LLC

(1-14 employee category)

With three locations in Lincoln, Bridgeville and Townsend, Delaware, Courageous Hearts combines the healing power of horses with high-quality psychotherapy services and professional development opportunities to individuals, families, groups, businesses and corporations. Sessions include a mental health clinician and a skilled equine professional who lead participants through experiential learning.

RiversEdge Advisors

(15-40 employee category)

RiversEdge Advisors is a registered investment advisor and business advisory firm with a commitment to the highest fiduciary standard. The firm offers tax planning, estate planning, business planning, and corporate retirement services to high-net-worth individuals, business leaders, and corporate retirement plan sponsors.

Surf Bagel

(41-150 employee category)

Surf Bagel is a quick-service restaurant that serves breakfast and lunch and specializes in freshly made New York-style bagels. Since the opening of the flagship location in Lewes, Delaware, 20 years ago, the restaurant has expanded to its current four locations and an iconic brand in Southern Delaware.

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The Superstars awards ceremony will take place in the Hotel du Pont’s Gold Ballroom in Wilmington.

For more information, contact Kerri Welcher at kwelcher@dscc.com , or visit www.dscc.com/superstarsinbusiness .