Opelika Chamber of Commerce presents annual awards The Observer Staff 5 months ago Sarah Barnett Gill, left, owner of Mama Mocha’s Coffee Roastery, received the Opelika Chamber’s 2024 Businesswoman of the Year award at its 83rd annual meeting held June 7. Presenting the award is Opelika Chamber President & CEO Ali Rauch, right. Insure with a Rose was named Business of the Year in the 1-10 employees category.Brooke Kastner, vice president of Auburn-Opelika Tourism, right, received the Chairman’s Award from Opelika Chamber President Ali Rauch, left.Dink & Volley Pickleball was named as the Chamber’s 2024 Emerging Business of the Year.Dozier Smith T of Smith T Building Supply, left, received the Legendary Award from Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller, right.The Chamber Ambassador of the Year award was presented to Kendyl White, owner of Flipper Marketing.Zazu Gastropub was named Business of the Year in the 11-50 employees category.Botanic was named Business of the Year in the 51-100 employees category.