Awards Nomination Form
Thank you for nominating a business for the 2026 Small Business Awards! This program recognizes outstanding small businesses and entrepreneurs who contribute to the city's economic growth, innovation, and community development. Please complete the form below to submit your nomination.
SECTION 1: NOMINATOR INFORMATION
Please provide your information.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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example@example.com
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Connection to Business Owner
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Colleague
Supervisor
Employee
Customer
Community Member
Self Nomination (Business Owner)
Other
SECTION 2: NOMINEE INFORMATION
Business Name
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Business Owners Name (Enter UK if you don't know their name)
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First Name
Last Name
Business Email
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example@example.com
SECTION 3: AWARD NOMINATION CATEGORY
Which award would you like to nominate the business for? Select one or more.
Small Business of the Year: Honors businesses of all sizes demonstrating excellence in leadership, growth, culture, and community impact.
Innovative Business of the Year: Celebrates a business using innovation to transform operations, improve outcomes, or disrupt their industry.
Community Impact Award: Recognizes a business making a meaningful difference through service, partnerships, and community engagement.
Emerging Business of the Year: Awards a promising new business (1–3 years old) showing strong growth, vision, and entrepreneurial drive.
Legacy Business of the Year: Honors a business with 25+ years of continuous service, community impact, and lasting influence.
Tech Business of the Year: Recognizes a tech-driven business solving real-world problems and advancing digital innovation.
Beacon Award (Financial Institutions): Celebrates a financial institution that supports small business growth through access to capital and community-focused solutions.
Minority-Owned Business of the Year: Honors a majority minority- or women-owned business demonstrating excellence, leadership, and community or industry impact.
Young Professional-Owned Business of the Year: Recognizes a business led by an entrepreneur age 40 or under who exemplifies vision, growth, and innovation.
SECTION 4: NOMINATION DETAILS
Briefly tell us why you nominated this business. This information may be used in our announcement if they win their category.
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