Nominated organizations must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- A Greater Fort Wayne Inc. member in good standing.
- Located in Allen County, Indiana.
- In business for at least 3 years.
- Excellence in Small Business Award - Be an independently owned and operated, for profit enterprise with 50 for fewer full-time employees (Full time equivalency, part-time employees count as ½ FTE).
- Excellence in Non-Profit Award – Be an IRS-recognized not-for-profit entity.
- Greater Fort Wayne Inc. Business Excellence Award – Be located in and/or doing business in Allen County, Indiana.