Business Recognition Luncheon Awards & Showcase

    Judging Process

     

     

    Nomination Phase - Nominations are open for three weeks. All nominations received are given the opportunity to apply. Nominations are anonymous.

    Application Phase - All nominees are informed of their nomination and invited to apply for the award they were nominated for. Applications are collected over a two-week time frame.

    De-Biasing Phase - All applications are reviewed, and any identifying information is blacked out. Names and employers are always removed. Aspects of roles, committees, and organizations are removed only to the extent that the applicant not personally be identified without compromising the integrity of the application.

    Judging Phase - A new team of judges from the community, awards alumni, and sponsors read and score each application. Each application is read by each judge independently. Through average scores & deliberation, the winner of each award is selected by the team of judges.

    In an instance we receive little to no applications for any of the 5 award categories to be judged, an award for said category may not be presented that year.

     

    Eligibility & Qualifications

    Most awards are reserved for Chamber member businesses.

     

    Business Person of the Year

    Recognizes a local business leader who has demonstrated achievement in ownership or management of a business, or who has made significant contributions to the business environment in Greater Green Bay.

    • Open to anyone working for an established business in Greater Green Bay.
    • Previous winners are not eligible to reapply.
    • Must provide responses to all application questions.
    • If selected as a finalist, must agree to be profiled in a local media outlet and showcased on Chamber website and social channels.

    Cornerstone Award

    Recognizes a local company operating for at least ten years that has demonstrated significant and long-term impact on Greater Green Bay. Additionally, it will show active participation in the business community, support community development efforts, and/or make an impact on the local community.

    • Operates as an established business in Greater Green Bay for a minimum of ten years.
    • Individuals submitting applications must be authorized to do so on behalf of their company.
    • Previous winners are not eligible to reapply.
    • Must provide responses to all application questions.
    • If selected as a finalist, must agree to be profiled in a local media outlet and showcased on Chamber website and social channels.

    Entrepreneurial Award

    Recognizes a local business operating for at least two but not more than five years. The business will have demonstrated business success, implemented a unique strategy, and/or made an impact on the local business community.

    • Operates as a small business in Greater Green Bay for at least two but not more than five years.
    • Individuals submitting applications must be authorized to do so on behalf of their company.
    • Previous winners are not eligible to reapply.
    • Must provide responses to all application questions.
    • If selected as a finalist, must agree to be profiled in a local media outlet and showcased on Chamber website and social channels.

    Growth Award

    Recognizes a local company operating for at least three years, and under current ownership has demonstrated significant or continuous growth in sales, services, and/or number of employees.

    • Operates as an established business in Greater Green Bay for a minimum of 3 years.
    • Individuals submitting applications must be authorized to do so on behalf of their company.
    • Previous winners are not eligible to reapply.
    • Must provide responses to all application questions.
    • If selected as a finalist, must agree to be profiled in a local media outlet and showcased on Chamber website and social channels.

    Special Accomplishment Award

    Occasionally, there are special circumstances that have occurred in the past year(s) deserving this award that recognizes a local business, organization, or person for an extraordinary achievement other than excellence in entrepreneurialism, business growth, or cornerstone contributions.

    • Operates as an established business in Greater Green Bay for a minimum of 3 years, or an individual working for an established business in Greater Green Bay.
    • Individuals submitting applications must be authorized to do so on behalf of their company.
    • Previous winners are not eligible to reapply.
    • Must provide responses to all application questions.
    • If selected as a finalist, must agree to be profiled in a local media outlet and showcased on Chamber website and social channels.

    Questions?

    Contact Amber Crisp at acrisp@greatergbc.org