Arlington, VA – Arlington’s business community celebrated the best in business at the Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s 40th Annual Arlington Best Business Awards, held on May 19, 2026 at Army Navy Country Club. This annual event recognizes the most distinguished and accomplished businesses that have made significant contributions to the Arlington community. Included in those honored was Bean, Kinney & Korman, winner of the 2026 Large Business of the Year Award.
“Bean Kinney exemplifies the innovation, leadership, and community impact that make Arlington’s business community so strong,” said Kate Bates, Arlington Chamber President & CEO. “We are delighted to recognize them with the Arlington Best Business Award and celebrate the positive contributions they continue to make in our community.”
Arlington Best Business Award recipients are nominated by the Chamber membership and are evaluated by a committee of past award winners whose scores determine the winners. Criteria for this prestigious award are as follows:
- Must be a viable, on-going, full-time business, which has experienced significant growth or stability over its business life.
- Must be well known and thought of by its customers or clients for consistently delivering exceptional quality or service.
- Must be a leader in the industry in Arlington OR must have a significantly unique approach to delivery of its goods or services.
- Must have displayed an interest in and concern for the Arlington community – either corporately or through its employees backed by the company, which may include efforts that support sustainability.
- Must celebrate diversity and/or inclusion as part of company culture.
In addition to Bean, Kinney & Korman, others in the community who won a 2026 Arlington Best Business Award were:
MGI Corporate Gifts LLC – 2026 Retail Business of the Year
Alair Homes Arlington – 2026 Service Business of the Year
Latinas Leading Tomorrow – 2026 Nonprofit of the Year