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The fifteenth annual Salute to Business and Manufacturing Awards & Gala, presented by CaroMont Health and PSNC Energy, recognizes the business and community contributions and leadership of Natalie Tindol and Beverly Knits, Inc. Both will be recognized at a gala event and dinner at Gaston Country Club.

The Spirit of the Carolinas award is designed to honor a business leader or manufacturer in Gaston County as a way to honor the individual behind the success of the company who has demonstrated one or more of the following attributes on a local, state, or national level: Commitment and success within the free enterprise system; Leadership within their particular industry; Citizenship within their community
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The Spirit of the Economy award is presented to a company or individual contributing to the overall economic development efforts in Gaston County and North Carolina.

The 2016 Athena Award recipient, Gayle Kersh, will also be honored at this event and is sponsored by Park Sterling Bank.