During an event on March 6, the Knoxville Chamber announced PYA is the recipient of the 2025 Pinnacle Business Award in the Large Business Excellence category. The award, sponsored by 21st Mortgage, is presented to a non-franchisee company with over 200 employees that has shown remarkable profitability, growth, and stability. PYA is also recognized for its reputation of integrity, client service, relationship-building, strategic expansion, and excellence in its Accounting and Advisory service.
“Our focus on building trusted relationships with clients in East Tennessee and across the nation helps define our reputation as a nimble firm able to respond quickly to our clients’ needs,” said Marty Brown, PYA President and CEO. “Here in Knoxville and in our offices in key locations across the country, we’re honored to be a trusted and knowledgeable resource for tax, audit, accounting, and management consulting.”
The annual Pinnacle Business Awards, presented by Pinnacle Financial Partners, celebrate regional business excellence, honoring outstanding professionals in nine categories for their contributions to the greater Knoxville economy. Winners are selected by the Knoxville Chamber board of directors. Approximately 200 companies are nominated annually.
“We look forward to PYA’s next 40 years and beyond,” said Mike Odom, Knoxville Chamber president and CEO. “The Pinnacle Award is another in a long line of accolades that PYA has received, further supporting their expertise in the industry and commitment to their community.”
Founded in Knoxville in 1983, PYA has grown into a nationally recognized firm serving clients across all 50 states. Today it is one of the largest tax and accounting firms in the Southeast. The experts at PYA have diligently and knowledgeably serviced a broad range of clients, including financial institutions, healthcare institutions, real estate, construction, nonprofit, and professional services firms, for more than 40 years.
“Congratulations to the 2025 Pinnacle Business Award winners,” said Mike DiStefano, Pinnacle’s Knoxville president. “Pinnacle Financial Partners is a values-driven organization. So many of the values we focus on—integrity, results, discipline—are also evident in this year’s winners. We know it takes an unwavering focus and commitment of leadership to make any business work, and we are proud to recognize these Knoxville-area companies and individuals for their business excellence. Pinnacle looks forward to supporting and seeing these organizations flourish as we all work together toward the same goal: a prosperous Knoxville economy.”
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