ATLANTA - May 8, 2009– Deluxe Athletics, a leader in synthetic turf for commercial and residential uses, was selected as one of the 2009 Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and AJC Media Solutions.

The 2009 award winners were selected by an independent panel of judges based on standards published by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Criteria included growth in sales and employees, financial stability, as well as community involvement and leadership, including overcoming adversity and overall executive vision and direction. Judges chose businesses that share the Cobb Chamber’s commitment to strengthening the economy and community involvement

“We are honored to be selected as one of the Top 25 Small Businesses of 2009 by the Cobb Chamber and the Atlanta-Journal Constitution. We started in 2004 with a commitment to introducing a new level of service and products to the synthetic turf industry and our team remains committed to serving our clients, while providing a range of turf options for both commercial and residential use.” says, Chris Daniluk, founder and president of Deluxe Athletics.

The Cobb Chamber of Commerce will honor the Top 25 Small Businesses of 2009 at the Cobb Chamber’s First Monday Breakfast on June 1, 2009.