Business Recognition Luncheon Awards & Showcase

    Judging Process

    Nomination Phase - Nominations are open for three weeks. All nominees are given the opportunity to apply, and the process remains anonymous.

    Application Phase - Nominees are notified of their nomination and invited to apply for the specific award. The application period lasts for two weeks.

    De-Biasing Phase - All applications are reviewed, and identifying information is blacked out. Names and employers are always removed. Details about roles, committees, and organizations are edited only as necessary to ensure anonymity without compromising the integrity of the application.

    Judging Phase - A new team of judges, including community members, award alumni, and sponsors, independently reviews and scores each application. Scores are averaged, and through deliberation, the team selects a winner for each award.

    If not enough applications are received for any of the four award categories, the award for that category may not be presented that year.

    Eligibility & Qualifications

    • Must be an established business operating in Greater Green Bay.

    • Applicants must have authorization to submit on behalf of their company.

    • Previous recipients are not eligible to apply.

    • All application questions must be fully answered.

    • Finalists must agree to be featured in a local media outlet and highlighted on the Chamber's website and social media channels.

    Entrepreneurial Award

    • Recognizes a local business operating for at least two (2) but not more than five (5) years. This business will have demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit through business success, implementing a unique strategy, and/or making a significant impact on the local business community.

    Small Business Growth Award (1-49 employees)

    • Recognizes a local business (1 - 49 employees) that has been in operation for at least five (5) years. This business will have demonstrated exceptional growth in sales and services, infrastructure, customer base, market reach and brand awareness.

    Large Business Growth Award (50+ employees)

    • Recognizes a local business (50+ employees) that has been in operation for at least five (5) years. This business will have demonstrated exceptional growth in sales and services, infrastructure, customer base, market reach and brand awareness.

    Cornerstone Award

    • Recognizes a local business that has been in operation for at least ten (10) years. This business will have made a significant, lasting impact on Greater Green Bay, actively contributing to the business community, supporting development initiatives, and enriching the local community.

     

    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.

    • Operates as an established business in Greater Green Bay for a minimum of 3 years, or 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 Chamber website and social channels.

    Questions?

    Contact Amber Crisp at acrisp@greatergbc.org