Quality & Excellence Awards Nominations Form

  • Quality & Excellence Awards Nomination Form

    The Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GDHCC) invites nominations for the 2026 Quality & Excellence Awards, honoring Hispanic business owners and community leaders whose achievements exemplify integrity, excellence, and service. Please complete this form to nominate a deserving individual.

  • Q&E AWARD CATEGORIES

    The Q&E Emerging Business Award 
    Recognizes the quality and excellence of Hispanic business owners whose business is in the start-up phase or transitioning from start-up to growth stage. Honorees are building strong foundations and demonstrating early signs of long-term success.
    Criteria for the Emerging Business Award:
    • Business has been operating for less than 5 years
    • Demonstrates success in procurement/contracting
    • Is actively building long-term sustainability
    • Engages in community involvement
     
    The Q&E Pacesetter Award
    Recognizes the quality and excellence of Hispanic business owners who have moved past start-up and are setting the pace in their industry through sustained growth, smart strategy, and operational excellence.
    Criteria for the Pacesetter Award:
    • Have been in business for at least 5 years with a demonstrated track record of year-over-year growth
    • Use forward-thinking strategies —whether through innovation, technology, market expansion, or operational excellence —to drive sustainable growth
    • Have built a strong team and invested in workforce development
    • Give back to the community through engagement with business or community organizations
     
    The Empire Builder Award
    Recognizes the quality and excellence of Hispanic business owners who have built enduring, large-scale enterprises that create significant economic impact and exemplify what is possible for the next generation of Hispanic entrepreneurs.
    Criteria for the Empire Builder Award:
    • Have been in business for at least 10 years with a proven track record of sustained growth and resilience
    • Generate an average annual revenue of $5M or more over the last 3 years
    • Have created jobs consistently and operate with a substantial workforce
    • Demonstrate leadership in the Hispanic business community through mentorship, advocacy, philanthropy, or board service

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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

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  • Eligibility Check for Emerging Business Award*
  • Eligibility Check for Pacesetter Award
  • Eligibility Check for Empire Builder Award

  • This category recognizes large-scale business impact. Please provide detailed responses where applicable.

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