ANC Group Awards & Industry Accolades

Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies – 2016 & 2026

ANC Group has been recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies, earning a place on the 2026 Inc. 5000. With 12% three-year growth, the Greenville-based managed IT and cybersecurity provider joins an exclusive group of growing businesses from across the country.

Best Places to Work in South Carolina – #2 Small Employer – 2026

Two years. Two #2 rankings. And once again, the #1 IT company to work for in South Carolina.

The Greenville-based IT and cybersecurity company once again earned the highest ranking of any IT company in the state.
The Best Places to Work program evaluates company culture, benefits and workplace practices, with employee feedback playing a major role in the results.

Best & Brightest
35 and Under
Ashley Sage

Ashley Sage, Director of Sales at ANC Group, was nominated for Greenville Business Magazine’s Best & Brightest 35 and Under recognition.
The program celebrates young professionals who are making an impact through their professional achievements and contributions to their communities.
Ashley’s nomination recognizes her growing leadership within South Carolina’s technology and business community.

2026 SCBIZ Leader in Finance Honoree
Michelle Gajdalo

Michelle Gajdalo of ANC Group was named a 2026 Leaders in Business & Finance Honoree by SCBIZ, earning recognition in the Controller/Director of Finance category. The awards celebrate South Carolina financial professionals for their professional achievements and impact on their communities, making Michelle’s selection a significant recognition of her leadership and contributions at ANC Group.

Greenville Chamber’s
Small Business of the Month – May 2026

ANC Group was named the Greenville Chamber’s Small Business of the Month for May 2026, recognizing the company’s sustained contributions to Upstate businesses and leadership within the region’s technology sector. The honor celebrates ANC Group’s more than 25 years of growth in Greenville, providing managed IT, cybersecurity and technology solutions while remaining committed to the local business community.

SCBIZ Top 100 Women Honoree
Ashley Sage

Ashley Sage, Director of Sales at ANC Group, was named one of SCBIZ’s 2026 Top 100 Women in South Carolina. The statewide honor recognizes high-achieving women making an impact through professional leadership, community service and mentoring. Ashley’s selection places her among an accomplished group of leaders helping shape South Carolina’s business community and recognizes her continued leadership and impact at ANC Group.

CRN MSP 500 – Security 100 – 2026

ANC Group was named to CRN’s 2026 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500, which recognizes leading technology providers whose approach to managed services is helping shape the IT industry.

The recognition highlights ANC Group’s continued strength in managed IT, cybersecurity and technology services, and places the Greenville-based company among leading MSPs from across North America. CRN’s annual MSP 500 recognizes providers demonstrating expertise, innovation and a strong commitment to helping customers maximize the value of their technology investments.

South Carolina 500 – Brian Daughhetee

Brian Daughhetee, Founder and CEO of ANC Group, was named to the South Carolina 500, SCBIZ’s recognition of the state’s most influential business leaders. Brian was selected in the Technology category, placing him among a select group of leaders helping shape South Carolina’s economy and business community. The honor recognizes his leadership in growing ANC Group and his continued impact on the technology industry across South Carolina.

#1 Information Technology Company in South Carolina – 2025

ANC Group was named the GOLD Winner for Best Information Technology Company in South Carolina in the 2025 SC Best in Business Awards. The statewide awards are determined by readers of SC Business publications and recognize organizations contributing to the success of South Carolina’s business community.

The #1 statewide IT ranking marked a first for ANC Group and represents one of the company’s most significant honors in its 25+ year history.

SC 50 Fastest Growing Companies – #29 – 2025

ANC Group was ranked #29 on the 2025 South Carolina 50 Fastest Growing Companies list, recognizing the Greenville-based company as one of the state’s leading growth businesses.

The recognition highlights ANC Group’s continued expansion in managed IT, cybersecurity and technology services across South Carolina and the Southeast. It also marked an improvement from ANC Group’s #38 ranking in 2023, demonstrating the company’s continued growth and momentum.

Best Places to Work in South Carolina – #2 Small Employer – 2025

ANC Group was named the #2 Best Place to Work in South Carolina for 2025, earning the highest ranking of any IT company in the state and the top ranking among Upstate companies. Even more impressive, 2025 marked ANC Group’s first year participating in the program. The recognition is especially meaningful because rankings are driven heavily by employee feedback, highlighting ANC Group’s strong culture, investment in its people and commitment to creating an exceptional workplace.

SC Women in Business 2025 – Penny Honea

Penny Honea of ANC Group was recognized as a 2025 Women in Business honoree by Greenville Business Magazine. The annual recognition celebrates influential women making a difference across South Carolina’s business community, with 83 Women in Business honorees selected for 2025. Penny’s recognition highlights her professional leadership, accomplishments and contributions to ANC Group and the Upstate business community.