South Portland Business Awards Nomination Form

Award Category (see descriptions below):*

New Business of the YearMaker Business AwardBusiness Leader of the YearSmall Business of the Year (25 or fewer employees)Business of the Year (Greater than 25 employees)Santo "Sam" DiPietro Community Impact AwardSoPo Sustainability Award

Name of Business Nominee*

Reason For Nomination—Let Us Know All The Details!*

What sets this this business apart from others in the greater community or industry? Consider the nominee's approach to creativity and innovation, growth, community involvement, customer service, internal culture, and sustainability.*

Nominated By (first name, last name)*

Email Address*

example@example.com

City of South Portland Business Awards Criteria

Required

Business or non-profit located in South Portland
High quality of product(s) or service(s)
Considered a great place to work—in other words, treats its employees well
A collaborative community partner

Additional Criteria for Consideration

Unique approach to any aspect of organizational operations
Excellent customer service
Workforce diversity, including but not limited to: race, gender, culture, sexuality, ability
Markets and promotes South Portland effectively
Exports products or services outside Maine and/or the United States
Environmental sustainability (e.g. reduced carbon footprint, sustainable energy management)

New Business of the Year Award - Nominees for this award represent one of the new great additions to the South Portland Business Community who opened in the current year.

Business Leader of the Year Award - This award honors an individual who has set a lasting precedent for success and innovation for the South Portland Business Community.

Small Business of the Year Award (Fewer than 25 employees) - Nominees for this award represent a small organization that has a major impact in the City of South Portland.

Business of the Year Award (25 or more employees) - This award honors a business that has most profoundly improved and strengthened the South Portland business community.

Santo "Sam" DiPietro Community Impact Award - Nominees for this award can be an individual, business, agency, organization, community, or nonprofit corporation, that has gone above and beyond to make the South Portland business community and the community as a whole a better place to live, work, and locate a business. Consideration may include expanding and/or diversifying the workforce, improvements to health and environmental sustainability, and/or other contributions.

Sustainable Business Award - This award recognizes businesses and individuals who prioritize sustainable practices and are making strides towards impactful change for a healthy environment, thriving economy, and providing equitable and quality employment.

Maker Business of The Year Award - This award honors a business or individual entrepreneur that produces handmade items, contributes to local artisan markets, and/or elevates arts & culture within the South Portland Community.
Award winners will receive a plaque, the recognition they deserve, and an opportunity for some great PR including social media, newsletters and a custom professionally produced video.

Award Selection Process

Nominations are accepted from organizations and the public. The City of South Portland Economic Development Committee (EDC) and City of South Portland staff may also nominate candidates. Each fall, the EDC reviews nominations and selects the current year award recipients. The recipients are celebrated at a public gala celebration and ceremony each winter.

Award winners will receive a plaque, the recognition they deserve, and an opportunity for some great PR including social media, newsletters and a custom professionally produced video.

Annual Business Awards Nomination Form