award ELIGIBILITY information

Join us at the 2019 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards to recognize this year's finalists.

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.

Applications are now closed. Click here for the 2019 Small Business Awards Finalists. 

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 five category winners.

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Hospitality & Tourism ​Organization of the Year

To 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 Year

To 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 year

To 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 year

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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​Retail Business ​of the Year

To 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 awards

​In 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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