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Think Apex Awards
The Think Apex Awards allow town officials to recognize businesses, individuals, non-profit organizations, and youth for their dedicated service to others and the Apex community as a whole. Honoring community members for their dedication and invaluable contributions to our community strengthens our commitment to one another as the Peak of Good Living.
Previous Think Apex Awards Honorees
2023 Top Thinkers:
- Individual or Group: Doris Battle
- Individual or Group – Youth: Scott's Ridge Elementary School Chorus
- Non-Profit: Peak Beginnings
- Business: Kwench Juice Café
2023 Honorable Mentions:
- Individual or Group: Bob Lampman
- Non-Profit: Apex Rotary Club
- Business: Creech Chiropractic
2022 Top Thinkers:
- Individual or Group: Tayon Nicole Dancy
- Individual or Group - Youth: Indya Nivar
- Non-Profit: Western Wake Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
- Business: NC Tutors & Educational Services
2022 Honorable Mentions:
- Individual or Group: Dr. Jodi Reed and Jason Lendhart
- Individual or Group: Miguel Guerra
- Non-Profit: Endless Sports
- Business: Melissa Ragan, Owner of The Ragan Realty Team
2021 Top Thinkers:
- Individual or Group: Food Pantry at St. Mary A.M.E. Church
- Non-Profit: Eye Shine Foundation
- Business: Carolina Orthodontics & Children's Dentistry
2021 Honorable Mentions:
- Individual or Group: Conrad Hardy
- Non-Profit: Apex Farmers Market
- Business: Whole Brain Escape
2020 Top Thinkers:
- Individual or Group: Stephen West
- Non-Profit: Apex Public School Foundation
- Business: Apex Fencing Academy
2020 Honorable Mentions:
- Individual or Group: Hector Cuales
- Non-Profit: Apex Chamber of Commerce
- Business: Common Grounds
2019 Top Thinkers:
- Individual or Group: Rick Gardner
- Non-Profit: Apex Sunrise Foundation
- Business: The Rusty Bucket
2019 Honorable Mentions:
- Individual or Group: Stacy Kivett
- Non-Profit: Peak Lab Rescue
- Business: Neighbor Boy
2018 Top Thinkers:
- Individual or Group: Tahira Abi Hyman
- Non-Profit: Citizens Assisting Police in Apex (CAPA)
- Business: Apex Dental Group
2018 Honorable Mentions:
- Individual or Group: Kris Taft Miller
- Non-Profit: Peak UMC
- Business: Stylish Living
2017 Top Thinkers:
- Individual or Group: Sydney Ann McCoy
- Non-Profit: Jordan Lutheran Church
- Business: Werking Design and Decor
2017 Honorable Mentions:
- Individual or Group: Eduardo Rodriguez
- Non-Profit: Apex Sunrise Rotary
- Business: Neighbor Boy
2016 Top Thinkers:
- Individual or Group: J.C. Knowles & Kyle and Megan Denis
- Non-Profit: St. Mary A.M.E. Church & Western Wake Crisis Ministry
- Business: Academy for the Performing Arts & Promotional Partners
2016 Honorable Mentions:
- Individual or Group: Christine Hilt
- Non-Profit: Apex Festival Commission
- Business: Pathways Treatment Center