Minority-Owned Business of the Year Award Application - Sponsored by Bank of America

Eligibility Criteria : The Minority-Owned Business of the Year Award celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of the brightest minority business leaders, professionals, and/or owners. Eligible applicants must be a member of the Chamber in good standing on all commitments, have an active and operating business in the Sarasota and/or Manatee region for at least three (3) years. 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. Years Served in Present Position

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* 4. Name of Business as listed by The Chamber

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* 5. Business Address

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* 6. Business Telephone

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* 7. E-mail

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* 8. Company Social Media

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* 9. Date Business Established (Month/Year)

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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 minority business leader, professional, and/or owner mean to you? (150 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. Please provide any additional information not previously covered. (200 words or less)

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

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