1. Choose the Award
Nomination Form
Please select one category per form.
E-commerce Business of the Year: In business for at least 2 years and conducts business solely online.
Emerging Business of the Year: In business for less than 2 years and shows evidence of growth and staying power.
Agriculture Business of the Year: In business for over 3 years providing agricultural-based products or services.
Young Entrepreneur of the Year: Owner of a successful small business for more than 2 years. Individuals must be under the age of 40 as of August 1, 2023.
Service Business of the Year: In business for more than 3 years and is in a service-related industry
Retail Business of the Year: In business for more than 3 years and is in a retail setting.
Legacy Business of the Year: In business 20+ years and be family owned and operated.
Healthcare Professional of the Year: Individuals, teams, or departments in the service area, who demonstrate exemplary patient care, and dedication to their profession, and have been in the medical field for 5 years or longer.
Heavy Hitter Award: An individual who advocates and supports small business efforts in the service area.
Lender of the Year: A loan officer who specializes in small business lending in the service area.
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2. Your Information (Nominator)
Nominator's Name
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First Name
Last Name
Nominator's Phone Number
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Area Code
Phone Number
Nominator's Email
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example@example.com
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3. Business Information (Nominee)
Business Owner Name
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First Name
Last Name
Business Name
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Business Phone Number
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Business Address
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Business Location (County)
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Bath
Bracken
Fleming
Lewis
Mason
Menifee
Morgan
Montgomery
Robertson
Rowan
Business Owner's Email
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example@example.com
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4. Nominee's Profile
Describe the Company's Products/Services
Years in Business/Service
Number of Employees
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5. Nomination Questions
Please complete each question.
How has the company demonstrated product or service innovation?
How does the company demonstrate an intent and capacity to grow?
How does the company contribute to the enhancement of the community?
How does the company show evidence of potential to create jobs and/or increase revenue?
How has the company demonstrated the ability to overcome hardship?
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6. Nomination Questions
Professional Expertise: How has the nominee demonstrated the use of their professional expertise to enable small businesses to start, expand, grow, and prosper
Leadership: How has the nominee demonstrated leadership that benefits small businesses?
Honors: How has the nominee been honored for their personal and professional efforts (awards, recognitions, etc.)?
Personal Contributions: How has the nominee demonstrated evidence of contributions to advocate for and assist small businesses "above and beyond" the nominee's professional duties and responsibilities?
Community: How has the nominee voluntarily used personal and/or business time and resources to benefit community-oriented projects (i.e. Chamber of Commerce, donations, etc.)?
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