2026 Stafford Business Appreciation Reception Awards Application

Thank you for taking the time to nominate a recipient for a 2026 Stafford County EDA Business Appreciation award. Stafford County is home to outstanding businesses and these awards showcase our businesses, organizations and leaders.

Nominations are DUE BY February 25, 2026

The following award categories are available for nomination:
- Business of the Year Award:
  This award is to honor a local Stafford business who exemplifies the quality and standards of business in Stafford. This awardee is recognized as a business that contributes to the economic growth and quality of life in Stafford and whose practices and professional conduct contribute to a sense of cooperation within the entire business community.
Some of the specific criteria that could be considered for this award include: a successful strategy, growth, community involvement, exceptional customer service.

2025 Award Recipient: Process Over Prize Academy was celebrated for its exceptional customer service, community engagement, and commitment to personal development through Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
- Community Stewardship Award:
  This award distinguishes a business, organization or person who demonstrates selfless community care by carrying out and/or participating in community service projects. These projects may be industry related or non-industry related activities.
Some of the specific criteria that could be considered for this award include: volunteering of time, resources, monetary contributions, general philanthropic activity and service.

2025 Award Recipient: LOK Fashion Institute & Academy was honored for fostering student and community development through fashion education, entrepreneurship, and local business partnerships.
- Innovation Award:
  This award recognizes big thinkers, action takers and creative problem solvers. This award is intended to honor true innovation from startups to established entities or individuals.
Some of the specific criteria that could be considered for this award include: new product or programs, and community impact solutions.

2025 Award Recipient: Mary Washington Healthcare - OBGYN was recognized for advancing healthcare through groundbreaking robotic technology and a region-leading midwifery program that enhances care for women and families.

If you have any questions about the awards application, please contact Linzy Browne at 540-658-8681 OR lbrowne@staffordcountyva.gov

Thank you again for your nomination!

1. Please provide the following information about yourself.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Company Name*
Work Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
Email Address*
example@example.com
2. Please provide the following information about the business/organization you are nominating.
Business/ Organization NAME:*
Physical Address:*
Website:*
What year did the business, organization or person's become established?*
Where is the nominee's business or organization headquarters located?*
Did the nominee start in Stafford?*

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How many people are employed by the business or involved with the organization?*
What is your relationship with the nominee?*
If your nominee is awarded, who is the best point of contact at the business, organization or person to notify? *

First NameLast Name
Job Title*
Email Address*
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Which award are you nominating the recipient for?*

Business of the Year AwardCommunity Stewardship AwardInnovation AwardOther
If nominating for Business of the Year Award, what successful strategy, growth, community involvement, exceptional customer service has the nominee done?
If nominating for Community Stewardship Award, what volunteering, donation of resources, monetary contributions, general philanthropic activity and service has the nominee provide?
If nominating for Innovation Award, what innovative ideas, solutions and action have been implemented by the nominee?
Please provide any news article links, trade information, third party endorsements, or awards the nominee has received with in the past 5 years.
Please provide other details or information you think is relevant for the committee to consider.
Should be Empty:

1. Please provide the following information about yourself.

2. Please provide the following information about the business/organization you are nominating.