Greater Phoenix Chamber Excellence in Business Awards

Since 1987, the Greater Phoenix Chamber has celebrated the achievements of businesses across the Greater Phoenix region through our renowned awards programs. This year, we are thrilled to launch Excellence in Business Awards, to spotlight the best in business in the Valley.

The Excellence in Business Awards (formerly the IMPACT Awards), recognize small, mid-sized, large private companies, as well as publicly held companies that are making significant contributions to our state. Nominated companies demonstrate excellence in three key pillars of focus:
  1. Economic Growth & Business Leadership
  2. Community Impact & Social Responsibility
  3. Workplace & Cultural Excellence

Business sectors are defined as follows:
  • Small business: 1-99 employees, privately held organization
  • Mid-size business: 100-499 employees, privately held organization
  • Large business: 500+ employees, privately held organization
  • Publicly held organization
  • Nonprofit organization

Definitions:

The privately held organization is owned & operated by individuals or corporations and is not traded on a public stock exchange

A publicly held organization is one whose ownership is distributed among public shareholders through the trading of its shares on stock exchanges or over-the-counter markets

Nonprofit organization is one that holds a 501(c)3 status. Nonprofits may choose to apply in the nonprofit category, or the appropriate business size category.

WHY NOMINATE?
Excellence in Business nominations can help companies:
  • Boost your brand visibility
  • Draw in new customers
  • Connect with fellow business leaders in the Valley
  • Recognize and celebrate your employees' achievements
Participating companies will be highlighted across the Chamber’s marketing platforms, including the website, e-newsletters, social media, and at the event itself. Take your business to the next level with the Excellence in Business Awards!

TIME REQUIREMENTS
  • February 7, 2025: Nomination forms are due by 5 p.m.
  • February 21, 2025: Application packets due by 5 p.m.
  • March 2025: Nominee reception (Attendance by a company representative recommended)
  • March/April 2025: Selection committee interview and video shoot (1-2 company representatives will need to be present
  • TBD June 2025: Greater Phoenix Chamber IMPACT Awards Celebration

BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY
  • Must be a member in good standing with the Greater Phoenix Chamber
  • Must be headquartered in Arizona or have a major presence here
  • Must be able to meet time commitments (detailed above)
  • Must NOT be a government agency or municipality
  • Must not be a member-based association or educational institution
  • Must NOT have been named an IMPACT Business of the Year recipient in the past ten years.
  • Award Finalists must support the Excellence in Business Awards by purchasing a minimum of one table of ten at the event ($1,500).
    • Additional tables may be purchased

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* 1. Nominee

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* 2. Please select the category that applies to the nominated company.
* Please note, employee count should include fulltime, part-time, and/or contract employees.

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* 3. This company has a major presence in Arizona

A privately held organization is owned & operated by individuals or corporations and is not traded on a public stock exchange.

A publicly held organization is one whose ownership is distributed among general public shareholders through the trading of its shares on stock exchanges or over-the-counter markets.

A nonprofit organization is one that holds a 501(c)3 status. Nonprofits may choose to apply in the nonprofit category, or the appropriate business size category.

Nominee companies will be asked to verify their application packet.

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* 4. Nominator

Please submit nomination form by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 7, 2025.

Once the nomination form is received, the nominee and nominator will receive the application packet. Completed packets will be due by Friday, February 21, 2025.

Questions? Contact awards@phoenixchamber.com.
 
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