award ELIGIBILITY information
Winners and Finalists of the 2019 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards, in addition to meeting the following criteria, completed a rigorous process that included an application and an interview with the judges panel to be nominated as finalists.
Eligibility Criteria:
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a member of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce in good standing.
- Nominees & Applicants must operate with 75 employees or less.
- Must be a locally-owned-and-operated organization for a minimum of three (3) years.
2019 small business awards categories
top honor 2019 small business of the year award
Judges selected an overall Small Business of the Year winner from the five category winners.
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Hospitality & Tourism Organization of the YearTo qualify for the Hospitality & Tourism category, applicants must be an active and operating organization in a service-based environment (e.g., restaurants, lodging, attractions, etc.)
2019 Category Winner: Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 2019 Category Finalists: The Circus Art Conservatory The Players Centre for Performing Arts |
Non-profit Organization of the YearTo qualify for the Non-Profit category, applicants must be a local 501(c)3 or 501(c)6 not-for-profit organization registered
in the state of Florida.
2019 Category Winner:
Forty Carrots Family Center 2019 Category Finalists: Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida, Inc. Safe Place Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) |
Products & Services business of the year |
Professional Services BUSINESS of the year |
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To qualify for the Products & Services category, applicants must provide a product or service (e.g. cleaning companies,
lawn services, etc.) |
To qualify for the Professional Services category, applicants must have a professional designation (e.g., law firm, accounting firm, design/build, etc.)
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2019 Category Winner:
Cumberland Advisors 2019 Category Finalists: Allegiant Private Advisors Blalock Walters, P.A. |
Retail Business of the Year
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To qualify for the Retail category, applicants must be a locally-owned and operated "bricks and mortar" retail business.
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2019 Category Winner:
Unlimited Comfort Mattress Factory
2019 Category Finalists:
Joe-Lin Lampshades
Pottery as Art
Unlimited Comfort Mattress Factory
2019 Category Finalists:
Joe-Lin Lampshades
Pottery as Art
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2019 Finalists videos |
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Past small business award winners
about the frank g. berlin, sr small business awardsIn its 29th year, The Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards recognizes member businesses and individuals with locally owned and operated business in six categories.
Named in honor of the late Frank G. Berlin, Sr., whose legacy in the community and untiring support of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce epitomized the hopes and dreams of contemporary business entrepreneurs. We thank the Berlin Foundation for lending his name and financial support to our Small Business Awards program. |
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