Nominate a Business or Individual for one of our many award categories!

Space Coast Honors, formerly known as Business Champion of the Year, will have a variety of award categories to honor our local businesses. We also have a few categories for individuals.

Please take a moment to review the categories and the criteria, and thoughtfully nominate the businesses/individuals you feel align with these categories. Please refrain from nominating one business for several categories, they will only be able to win in a single category.
To be considered, all nominees must be in good standing with the Chamber, be a Chamber partner for at least one year, and be in business for at least 3 years. Active involvement in the Chamber and in the community will also be a considering factor. 

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* 1. Small Business of the Year: 1-10 Employees

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* 2. Medium Business of the Year: 11-49 Employees

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* 3. Large Business of the Year: 50+ Employees

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* 4. Non-Profit Business of the Year

Hospitality and Tourism Award: This award was designed for a business that goes above and beyond in the area of Hospitality and Tourism to help create a community that welcomes tourists and grows our industry. This business may meet the following criteria: 
  • Active involvement in the Chamber and Visit Cocoa Beach events and initiatives
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Brevard County and surrounding areas
  • Draws in tourists with unique amenities, quality services, and/or advanced marketing efforts
  • Eco-conscience sustainability efforts to support our local environment
  • Excellent leadership and management of guests and employees, creating great company culture
  • Proper safety protocols for staff and guests during hurricane season
Please use the box below to nominate a business that aligns with this criteria.

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* 5. Hospitality and Tourism Award

Technology and Innovation Award: This award was designed for a business that goes above and beyond in the area of Technology and Innovation that has created products or services that promote growth and/or efficiency in our community and business sectors. This business may meet the following criteria: 
  • Active involvement in the Chamber events and initiatives
  • Innovative mindset and proven technological advances that have impacted our community
  • Created a product or service that improves processes, reduces costs or waste, and/or elevates our community in technology/innovation
  • Provides educational resources or programs that advance our residents' skills or knowledge of technology/innovation

Please use the box below to nominate a business that aligns with this criteria.

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* 6. Technology and Innovation Award

Community Advocate Award: This award was designed for an individual that goes above and beyond in the area of Advocacy and demonstrates a philanthropic mission to serve our community and help it grow. Although non-profits serve this area, this award is designed for an individual that is not specifically in a philanthropic industry but utilizes their positioning to make a positive impact in others' lives. This individual may meet the following criteria:
  • Active involvement in the Chamber events and initiatives
  • Strong contributor to the mission of the Chamber
  • Gives back to the local community either financially or with services
  • Serves as a leader on a local level as Board member, City official, or some type of volunteer leadership position
  • Philanthropic mission tied into their business model or practices
  • Practices diversity, equity, and inclusion in their business model

Please use the box below to nominate an individual that aligns with this criteria.

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* 7. Community Advocate Award

Young Professional of the Year Award: This award was designed for a young professional between the ages of 18-40 that goes above and beyond in the area of career development, ownership over their position, and high involvement in the Chamber and other professional activities. This individual may meet the following criteria:
  • Between 18-40 Years Old
  • Consistent involvement in the Young Professional Group
  • Made a positive impact in the community and/or in personal/professional circles
  • Engages with their peers and is a mentor to others
  • Exceptional members of the community
  • Has demonstrated growth in their industry and continues to pursue excellence

Please use the box below to nominate an individual that aligns with this criteria.

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* 8. Young Professional of the Year Award (Please include name and company)

Evelyn Barrial-Schleffer Female Leader of the Year: This award was designed to highlight not only the achievements of the individual, also to honor an amazing female who has demonstrated consistent leadership as a role model and mentor for other women. This special award is named after our former co-worker and dear friend, Evelyn Barrial Schleffer, who broke barriers and overcame adversity upon arriving in America. This individual may meet the following criteria:

  • Active involvement in the Chamber.
  • A courageous, fearless, unapologetic women who exemplifies professionalism and mutual respect for others.
  • Significant accomplishments in their field or industry during the past year, such as notable business success, cultural impact, or influential advocacy.
  • Exhibits leadership and the ability to inspire others.
  • Overcoming significant challenges or adversity with grace and determination.
  • A true and honorable friend, mother, daughter, and/or wife.
Please use the box below to nominate a woman that aligns with this criteria.

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* 9. Evelyn Barrial-Schleffer Female Leader of the Year Award (Please include name and company)

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* 10. Are you planning to attend Space Coast Honors?

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