CELEBRATE BUSINESS with the 2023 Business of the Year Awards by nominating those in the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce who exemplify the tremendous spirit and capabilities of our business community. The awards program is designed to recognize outstanding businesses and their impact on both the Germantown area economy and community. This prestigious award recognizes all types of businesses who set the standard for growth, service, quality, innovation, and execution of a superb business strategy.
You can nominate your own business or another business. Please note that once a business is nominated, they will be required to complete a Business Overview to continue the award process. The Business Overview allows the business to tell its own story and successes highlighting each of the criteria listed below for each business. Once a nominee accepts the nomination, the form for the Business Overview will be sent to the nominated business.
Who can nominate? Anyone can nominate a member business, or you can nominate your own business.
You can nominate your own business or another business. Please note that once a business is nominated, they will be required to complete a Business Overview to continue the award process. The Business Overview allows the business to tell its own story and successes highlighting each of the criteria listed below for each business. Once a nominee accepts the nomination, the form for the Business Overview will be sent to the nominated business.
Who can nominate? Anyone can nominate a member business, or you can nominate your own business.
- Nominations for the 2023 Business of the Year Awards will open on August 16th, 2023.
- The deadline to submit your company nomination will be September 29th, 2023.
- The official ballot will be released and open to voting on October 18th, 2023.
- The ballot will close, and all voting will conclude on November 1st, 2023.
- Winners will be announced at the 2023 Business of the Year Awards luncheon on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024.
Business of the Year Awards and Descriptions
Community Contributor Award
This recognition pays tribute to an organization that although small, makes a big difference in the lives of others. Nonprofits and for-profits alike can participate in this award.
Culture Creator Award
Creating a company culture is not just for large corporations. This small business is intentional by investing in the development and wellbeing of its employees.
Emerging Entrepreneur Award
These kudos will go to a young professional who is shaking up the small business space. Applicants must be under 40 years of age by November 1, 2023.
Founder Award
The recipient of this award started small but thought big. This top-tier recognition will pay tribute to an entrepreneur who has reached the pinnacle of prosperity.
Minority-Owned/Woman-Owned Business Award
This award recognizes a minority-owned and/or woman-owned organization that exhibits excellence and best business practices.
Community Contributor Award
This recognition pays tribute to an organization that although small, makes a big difference in the lives of others. Nonprofits and for-profits alike can participate in this award.
Culture Creator Award
Creating a company culture is not just for large corporations. This small business is intentional by investing in the development and wellbeing of its employees.
Emerging Entrepreneur Award
These kudos will go to a young professional who is shaking up the small business space. Applicants must be under 40 years of age by November 1, 2023.
Founder Award
The recipient of this award started small but thought big. This top-tier recognition will pay tribute to an entrepreneur who has reached the pinnacle of prosperity.
Minority-Owned/Woman-Owned Business Award
This award recognizes a minority-owned and/or woman-owned organization that exhibits excellence and best business practices.
Wednesday, January 17th, 2024 at Ridgeway Country Club
The annual Business of the Year Awards Luncheon also features the passing of the gavel to new leadership and an award is presented to the 2023 Ambassador of the Year. The Luncheon is the perfect way to network, connect, and kick off the new year!
Networking will begin at 11:00 A.M. and the program will begin at 12:00 P.M.
Networking will begin at 11:00 A.M. and the program will begin at 12:00 P.M.
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