Nominations are Open!
We are now accepting nominations for the 2025 Small Business of the Year Awards. We have five categories - For-Profit, Nonprofit, Minority-Owned, Woman-Owned and Veteran-Owned. Make sure to nominate businesses and organizations that are committed to our community. Submit all nominations by FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025.
THE NUMBER OF NOMINATIONS FOR A BUSINESS DOES NOT MATTER. ONCE YOU ARE NOMINATED, YOU WILL BE SENT THE NOMINEE QUESTIONNAIRE.
This process kicks off with nominations. All nominees will then be asked to submit documentation on finances, details on their commitment to our community, letters of recommendation, etc.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Nominee must have established their business on or before October 1, 2022
- Nominee must be a Chamber Member in good standing (no outstanding invoices)
- Nominee's Chamber Membership must have been established on or before October 1, 2023
- Less than 500 employees ( how the SBA defines small business)
Award Categories
- For-Profit Business of the Year
- Nonprofit Organization of the Year
- Minority-Owned Business of the Year
- Veteran-Owned Business of the Year
- Woman-Owned Business of the Year