2023 Business of the Year Awards
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 to 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.
The awards program is designed to recognize outstanding businesses and their impact to 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.
Timeline
- 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.
Previous Winners
2022 Non-Profit of the Year Winner:
Chris Hope Foundation |
2022 Entrepreneur of the Year Winner:
Robby Yates, The Follow App Sponsored By: |
2022 Small Business of the Year Winner:
Alia Wealth Partners |
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Small Business Winners
Bikes Plus Marco's Pizza My Town Movers The Optical Boutique, Dr. Shum Alex Ginsburg Photographics Alia Wealth Partners |
Non-Profit Winners
Germantown Community Theatre SRVS Agricenter International Madonna Learning Center Memphis Oral School for the Deaf Chris Hope Foundation |
Large Business Winners
Campbell Clinic One & Only BBQ Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women Crye-Leike Realtors OrthoSouth |
Entrepreneur
2022- Robby Yates, The Follow App
2022- Robby Yates, The Follow App