Woman-Owned Business of the Year Award Application - Sponsored by Herald-Tribune Media Group

Eligibility Criteria : The Woman-Owned Business of the Year Award is presented to an exemplary woman led business excelling at strategy, operations, finances, problem solving, overcoming adversity, and giving back to the community and meets the following criteria. Eligible applicants must be a member of the Chamber in good standing on all commitments and have an active and operating business in the Sarasota region. Previous winners are not eligible to submit an application, in any category, for at least 2 years. Current employees of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce are ineligible for the Sarasota Business of the Year Awards. Note: Finalists may be asked to provide additional documentation.

Application Deadlines:
  • Applications must be submitted one (1) time online.
  • Two additional items (photographs, news articles, product samples, etc.) may be uploaded at the end of the application.
  • For questions, please contact Ed Hill at ehill@sarasotachamber.com
  • The judging criteria takes the neatness, professionalism and completeness of your application into account.
  • Interviews will take place at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Boardroom during the week of April 28th (Please note - if a representative of your organization or business is not able to participate in the interview process, please do not submit an application).
  • DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Monday, March 31st by midnight.

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* 1. Company Representative Name 

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* 2. Title of Company Representative

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* 3. Name of Business as listed by The Chamber

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* 4. Business Address

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* 5. Business Telephone

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* 6. E-mail

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* 7. Company Social Media

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* 8. Date Business Established (Month/Year)

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* 9. Years Served in Present Position

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* 10. Number of Employees

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* 11. Are you a current member of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce?

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* 12. General Business Information: Describe the nature of your business including products, services and markets. (200 words or less)

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* 13. What does being a women in business mean to you? (100 words or less)

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* 14. Describe how you have demonstrated leadership, inspired change, and achieved results in your community and within your own company. (200 words or less)

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* 15. Describe how you or your organization have been active in your community (charitable contributions, volunteer work, program engagement, advocacy, association membership, etc.). (200 words or less)

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* 16. List any awards or special recognition you or your organization have received. (100 words or less).

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* 17. Please provide and any additional information not previously covered.

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* 18. Please upload any additional pages (photographs, news articles, product samples, etc.) (OPTIONAL)

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