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Think Apex Awards
The Think Apex Awards allow town officials to recognize individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations 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 only strengthens our commitment to one another as the Best Place to Live in America.
The 2021 Think Apex Awards Nomination period is now open.

Know an individual, business or non-profit
that provided exemplary service in 2020?
Nominate them for a Think Apex Award!
The Think Apex Awards nominees gave back to Apex in multiple ways such as providing exceptional service to customers, donating money to local charities, providing peer mentorship, volunteering for many organizations, and uniquely impacting those around them.
2020
Business | Individual | Non-Profit Organization | |
Top Thinker Recipients | Apex Fencing Academy | Stephen West | Apex Public School Foundation |
Honorable Mentions | Common Grounds | Hector Cuales | Apex Chmaber of Commerce |
2019
Business | Individual | Non-Profit Organization | |
Top Thinker Recipients | The Rusty Bucket | Rick Gardener | Apex Sunrise Rotary Foundation |
Honorable Mentions | Neighbor Boy | Stacy Kivett | Peak Lab Rescue |
2018
Business | Individual | Non-Profit Organization | |
Top Thinker Recipients | Apex Dental Group | Tahira Hyman | Citizens Assisting Police in Apex |
Honorable Mentions | Stylish Living | Kris Taft Miller | Peak UMC |
2017
Business | Individual | Non-Profit Organization | |
Top Thinker Recipients | Werking Design and Decor | Sydney Ann McCoy | Jordan Lutheran Church |
Honorable Mentions | Neighbor Boy | Eduardo Rodriguez | Apex Sunrise Rotary |
2016
Business | Individual | Non-Profit Organization | |
Top Thinker Recipients | Academy for the Performing Arts & Promotional Partners | J.C. Knowles & Kyle and Megan Denis | St. Mary A.M.E. Church & Western Wake Crisis Ministry |
Honorable Mentions | Pathways Treatment Center | Christine Hilt | Apex Festival Commission |