Hillsborough Business Association Celebrates Business Community at 2026 HBA Annual Awards Dinner

HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. — The Hillsborough Business Association (HBA) recognized the achievements of the local business community during the 2026 HBA Annual Awards Dinner on October 29 at Royce Brook Golf Course.

The event honored nine local businesses for leadership, service, and excellence across a variety of industries. Community engagement was central to the selection process, with residents and patrons casting more than 500 votes to decide this year's recipients.

Township officials in attendance included Mayor Catherine Payne, Deputy Mayor Shawn Lipani, Committeeman Robert Britting Jr., and Committeewoman Jill Gomez.

Deputy Mayor Lipani and Committeewoman Gomez announced the winners, while HBA ChairmanAbed Medawar presented the awards. "Our local businesses form the backbone of Hillsborough Township," said Mayor Catherine Payne. "The strong turnout and participation in this year's voting show how much our residents value the services,jobs, and character these owners bring to our community every day. Congratulations to all of the 2026 honorees on their well-deserved recognition."

The 2026 HBA Award recipients are:

● Hillsborough Global Flavor Award: AMA Pizza

● Experience Hillsborough Award: Bellemara Distillery

● Proudly Manufactured in Hillsborough Award: Benfatto Coffee

● Hillsborough Community Impact Award: Duke Farms

● Hillsborough Culinary Experience Award: Eminato

● Hillsborough Exceptional Service Award: Mailbox Business Center

● Hillsborough Harvest of the Year Award: Norz Hill Farm

● Hillsborough Tourism Event of 2026 Award: Rotary Fair

● Hillsborough Home Improvement Innovator Award: Twin Oaks Landscaping Design

The Hillsborough Business Association, administered by Hillsborough's Economic & Business

Development Office, supports the Township's businesses year-round through recognition initiatives like the annual Awards Dinner and promotional programs such as job fairs, networking socials, Farm Week and Restaurant Week. For more information about the Hillsborough Business Association and upcoming initiatives, visit the Economic & Business Development page on the Hillsborough Township website.

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