On Thursday, Nov. 16, Start Charlotte toasted the city’s startup scene and all the success Charlotte’s entrepreneurs have achieved in the past year. More than 120 people turned out to celebrate at Heist Brewery in Noda. Three startup awards were presented:

Charles Thomas, Charlotte program director with the Knight Foundation, received the Servant Leader Award.

Meggie Williams, co-founder and CEO of The Waggle Company, was recognized as Startup of the Year.

And the team from Stratifyd was given the AvidXchange Innovation Award.

Learn more at: startcharlotte.com