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2023 Business Awards Nominations

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Each year, the Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches acknowledges the accomplishments of businesses and the impact they make on our community. The Chamber is looking for member organizations with a strong footprint in the Palm Beaches and deserving of special recognition.

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: Friday, March 24, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES AND COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW.

Business Awards Categories

SMALL BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR

  • Nominee must be an owner or partner in their business and actively involved in the day-to-day management of the business.
  • Business has operated for a minimum of three years.
  • Firm must have fewer than 100 employees, or gross annual sales not exceeding $7 million. (SBA definition of a “small” business)
  • Nominee must be active in the community.

 

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

  • A business that has achieved remarkable results and accomplishments within their industry and has moved their company forward.
  • Exemplifies excellent corporate citizenship by giving back to the local community.
  • Possesses a corporate culture that enhances the lives of its employees.

 

NON-PROFIT OF THE YEAR/ ARTS AND CULTURE

  • Organization must be a 501(c)(3).
  • Must have been established for a minimum of five years.
  • Demonstrated commitment to community involvement and accomplishment of organization’s mission statement.

 

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR

  • Business may be a for profit or non-profit.
  • Organization must have been established a minimum of five years.
  • Demonstrated a commitment to community involvement.
  • Displayed excellence in their area of expertise.

 

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

  • Awarded to a Young Professional (under 40 years of age).
  • Demonstrates leadership and commitment to Palm Beach County.
  • Reflects a high level of character.
  • Integrity and personal/professional values.

 

DIVERSITY  BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

  • Business may be a for profit or non-profit.
  • Must have been established a minimum of five years.
  • Demonstrated a commitment to community involvement.
  • Displayed excellence in their area of expertise.
  • Has implemented programs in the workplace to create and promote diversity.
  • Diversity is generally defined as acknowledging, understanding, accepting, valuing and celebrating differences among people with respect to age, class, ethnicity, gender, physical and mental ability, race sexual orientation spiritual practice and public assistance status.

 

THE PALM BEACHES HOSPITALITY ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR

  • Nominee must be an accommodation, attraction, special event, or business providing transportation, sightseeing tours, or event/meeting services for an incoming group.
  • Must be in business for at least five years.
  • Display dedication to growing the tourism economy.
  • Should embody a commitment to positioning the Palm Beaches as Florida's premier tourism destination.
  • Should personify the tradition of being America's First Resort Destination™
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