On March 9, 2022, Tanners proudly accepted the award for Arkansas Business of the Year, Category I. Tanners was proud to accept the honor, knowing it represented recognition for being the top of the field in sporting goods as well as being an important part of Arkansan business. The company was nominated at the end of 2021, much to the delight of CEO Vince Signorelli and the entire Tanners management team. As Signorelli said, “In our company’s 30th year this is a special accomplishment, and while it means a lot to our teammates and stakeholders we really want to lift up this award to celebrate Hot Springs, a community that is second to none… the best place in this region to live and work.”

The Arkansas Business of the Year awards have been celebrating businesses and executives in Arkansas for 34 years. According to their site, “The awards program recognizes innovation and entrepreneurial spirit of top companies and individuals that make up the Arkansas business community.” For businesses and individuals in Arkansas, being nominated is an honor, and to win Business of the Year is the highest award that can be achieved for businesses in the state. Tanners is proud to be among such amazing company.