The Southport-Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce recently recognized 32 local businesses with Summer 2026 Golden Pineapple Awards during a ceremony held at the chamber.

"The Golden Pineapple Awards are presented quarterly to chamber member businesses nominated by their customers for providing consistent and exceptional customer service," according to a news release. "The pineapple is recognized internationally as a symbol of hospitality, making it a fitting representation of the outstanding service celebrated through this chamber program."

Summer 2026 Golden Pineapple Award winners are:

• Accommodations: Better Beach Rentals & Sales; Margaret Rudd & Associates Inc. Realtors (Rentals); Oak Island Accommodations; and River Hotel of Southport.
• Activities, Attractions & Entertainment: Cape Fear Fitness; Cape Fear Yoga and Wellness Center; CrossFit Southport; and Yoga Unlimited.
• Food & Beverage: Bald Head Coffee and Tea House; Big Pups Coffee Company; and The Tiki Tavern.
• Professionals: Brian Williams, CPA, PLLC; Hamilton Realty Group eXp Realty; Margaret Rudd & Associates Inc. Realtors; and Pinnacle Mortgage Corp.
• Retail: BeachLife Sweets OKI; Boo & Roo’s; Coastal Blue Gift Shoppe; Doodles Market & Convenience; Dunes Mercantile Gifts & Guitars; and Southport Cheese Shoppe.
• Professionals: Brian Williams, CPA, PLLC; Hamilton Realty Group eXp Realty; Margaret Rudd & Associates Inc. Realtors (Sales); and Pinnacle Mortgage Corp.
• Services: Coastal Painting & Improvements; Cruise Planners Lina DiCola; JBG Services Painting Division; Karen Anderson Travel; LRG Kitchen & Bath Design; Mow & Blow OKI; River Run Pack & Ship; Senior Helpers; St. James Remodeling; and Trash Can Porter.