Award Categories
*Most awards are reserved for Chamber member businesses and their employee
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Business Person of the Year Award
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.
Eligibility & Requirements:
- 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 the 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.
Eligibility & Requirements:
- 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 the 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.
Eligibility & Requirements:
- Operates as a 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 the 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.
Eligibility & Requirements:
- Operates as an established business in Greater Green Bay for a minimum of three 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 the 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.
Eligibility & Requirements:
- The nominee operates as an established business in Greater Green Bay for a minimum of 3 years or is 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 the Chamber website and social channels.
