award ELIGIBILITY information
Nominations & Applications are open for the 2019 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards.
Eligibility Criteria:
Nominations are due by Friday, February 15th.
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 under the same ownership for a minimum of three (3) years.
Nominations are due by Friday, February 15th.
2019 small business awards categories
top honor small business of the year award
Judges will select an overall Small Business of the Year winner from the six category winners.
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Health care & Wellness Organization of the YearTo qualify for the Health/Wellness category, applicants must be an active and operating organization in the field of
health and wellness.
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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.)
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Nonprofit Organization of the YearTo qualify for the Nonprofit category, applicants must be a local 501(c)3 or 501(c)6 not-for-profit organization registered
in the state of Florida.
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Products & Services business of the yearTo qualify for the Products & Services category, applicants must provide a product or service (e.g. cleaning companies,
lawn services, etc.)
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Professional Services BUSINESS of the yearTo 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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Retail Business of the YearTo qualify for the Retail category, applicants must be a locally-owned and operated "bricks and mortar" retail business.
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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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