Topsail Magazine Named 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year

The Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism named Topsail Magazine as its 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year during the annual Coastal Entrepreneur Awards breakfast, hosted in partnership with the Greater Wilmington Business Journal.

The award honors businesses and organizations that demonstrate innovation, growth, and community impact. For Topsail Magazine, part of Carolina Marketing Company, Inc., the recognition underscores its role in spotlighting the Topsail region’s people, businesses, and culture through both print and digital storytelling.

Founded with the vision of creating a publication dedicated to life along the Topsail coast, Topsail Magazine has grown into a trusted platform that connects readers with the community. In addition to its quarterly issues, the magazine leads programs such as the Topsail’s Top Choice Awards, which highlight outstanding local businesses as chosen by the community.

Publisher & CEO Justin Williams accepted the award on behalf of the magazine. “We are honored to be recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year,” Williams said. “Topsail Magazine was built on the idea that sharing authentic local stories can bring people together and support the growth of our community. This recognition inspires us to keep raising the bar.”

The Coastal Entrepreneur Awards breakfast brings together leaders from across the region to celebrate outstanding entrepreneurship in a wide range of industries. Topsail Magazine’s selection reflects not only its rapid growth, but also its entrepreneurial approach to building community partnerships and innovating in the regional publishing space.