2015 Annual Chairman’s Awards

January 22, 2015

101 Stone Chimney

The Brunswick County Chamber of Commerce recognizes the businesses and the people of your chamber membership who have put forth outstanding efforts in their work and in their community. Nominate a fellow member you believe has demonstrated strengths in the required criteria for the year 2014.

You are asked to nominate a chamber member and their affiliates for one of these categories: Community Impact, Excellence in Small Business, Excellence in Business and Rising Star. Nominations will be accepted until 5:00pm November 24th, 2014.

A committee will review the nominations and select the recipients. 2015 award recipients will be announced the first week of December.

All nominees must

  1. Be a member in good standing
  2. Complete a nomination form
  3. Maximum one page narrative fulfilling award requirements

Please use the attached nomination form to make your nominations. Return the completed form to Megan Bishop at or mail to the Chamber office at PO Box 1185, Shallotte, NC 28459. If you have any questions call Megan Bishop at (910) 754-6644.

Community Impact Award

The Community Impact Award is presented to a non-profit that has made a difference in the lives of the people/groups they serve.

Requirements:

●Be a 501(c) 3

●Demonstrate outstanding contributions to the community

●Show benefits of service and how they set organization apart

Excellence in Small Business (business with 1-9 employees)

The excellence in Small Business Award recognizes a business that has attained significant growth and is able to demonstrate the specific strategies and processes implemented to achieve sustainable growth.

Requirements:

●Business growth and improvement

●Good financial health

●Quality customer service

●Staying power

●Overall excellence in the marketplace and community contributions

Excellence in Business (businesses with 10 or more employees)

The excellence in Business award recognizes a business that has attained significant growth and is able to demonstrate the specific strategies and processes implemented to achieve sustainable growth.

Requirements:

●Business growth and improvement

●Good financial health

●Quality customer service

●Staying power

●Overall excellence in the marketplace and community contributions

Rising Star Award

This Award celebrates Brunswick County’s highest performing new companies and recognizes those that have exceeded initial targets for growth and financial performance; best demonstrated an understanding of their competitors, customers, and the markets they operate in and have the foundations in place for continued commercial success.

Open to any Brunswick County Chamber organization that has been in business for at least one year but no more than three years.

Requirements:

●Significant growth or expansion

●Potential for sustained growth

●Innovation in products, services or processes

●Customer and staff engagement

●Effective leadership and management

●An ethical approach to business

●Strong business results

●Market penetration

Nomination Form

Due November 24th, 2014

Check One:

Community Impact ☐ Excellence in Small Business ☐ Excellence in Business ☐ Rising Star ☐

** Self Nominations are encouraged

I place before the Chamber’s Selection Committee this exceptionally dedication business/individual.

Name ______Spouse (If Applicable) ______

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Current Occupation/ Title (If Applicable) ______

Respectfully Nominated By:

Name ______Date: ______

Mailing Address ______

City ______State______Zip_____

Phone (____) ______Email ______

Relationship to Nominee ______