
2026 Washington County Chamber of Commerce Business Person of the Year
F. Christian Wright, IV was honored as the Business Person of the Year by the Washington County Chamber of Commerce at the 2026 Chamber Awards.
The 27th Annual Business Awards event took place on February 25, 2026 at The Maryland Theatre in downtown Hagerstown, drawing over 460 community members and local business leaders. The awards recognize outstanding contributions to the Washington County economy and community.
In addition to the Business Person of the Year award, the 2026 event celebrated other categories, including:
- Legacy Award: Donald "Don" M. Bowman
- At Your Service Award: Rider Jet Center
- Small Nonprofit of the Year: Hagerstown Home Store (Hagerstown Neighborhood Development Partnership)
- Large Nonprofit of the Year: Community Rescue Service, Inc.
- Small Business of the Year: One Room Media
- Medium Business of the Year: Bushey Feight Morin Architects, Inc.
- Large Business of the Year: Mountain View Animal Emergency
- Young Professional of the Year: Brittany Wedd
The Chamber of Commerce's judging committee, composed of past finalists and winners, selects nominees based on their impact, leadership, and contributions to the local business community. The Business Person of the Year award specifically honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional business acumen, community engagement, and positive influence on the Washington County economy.
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