AMERICA'S SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARDS PROGRAM
Support a Local Small Business - Nominate One Today!
Highlight a small business in your community by nominating them for America's Small Business of the Year Award 2009, sponsored by Sam's Club. The awards program is open to both members and nonmembers of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Nominations are due January 5 and applications are due February 2. A printer-friendly version of the application form is now available.
"The publicity that accompanied the award has been invaluable.
The award has increased our credibility with customers, vendors, and even
potential new employees... Being a US Chamber award-winner has opened
doors for us and helped us to grow."
-- Chris Mammen, Mammen Glass & Mirror, Inc.
2007/2008 Southwest and South Central Regional Finalist
Want to learn more?
Check out the 2008 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award Winners and who was selected a 2008 Regional Finalist. From California to Connecticut, they represent the best in American business.
Check out the 2008 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award Winners and who was selected a 2008 Regional Finalist. From California to Connecticut, they represent the best in American business.
Timeline
- June 17, 2008 - Entry applications available online
- February 2, 2009 - Entry applications due at the U.S. Chamber
- March 2, 2009 - Blue Ribbon Small Business Award winners announced
- March 16, 2009 - Regional finalists (7) announced
- May 11-13, 2009 - America's Small Business Summit 2009
- May 12, 2009 - The U.S. Chamber Small Business of the Year Award winner is announced during the awards luncheon at the Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel
Eligibility Requirements
- Fewer than 250 employees
- Gross revenues of less than $20 million in 2007
- Able to attend America's Small Business Summit 2009
May 11-13, 2009
Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel
999 Ninth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Levels of Recognition
U.S. Chamber Blue Ribbon Small Business
- Discounted registration for the 2009 Summit
- Recognition during Summit awards luncheon and cocktail reception
- Blue Ribbon Small Business Certificate
- Web sticker to display on winner's web site
- Recognition on uschamber.com website
Regional Finalists
- All recognition given to Blue Ribbon Winners
- Two night Hotel stay at the Renaissance Washington, D.C. Hotel during the Summit
- Recognition on Stage during awards ceremony
- Crystal Award
- Spotlight in uschamber.com Magazine
U.S. Chamber Small Business of the Year
- All recognition given to Finalists and Blue Ribbon Winners
- Acceptance Speech on Stage
- Special Crystal Award
