NOMINATION FORM

2017 ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS

In preparation for our Annual Business Awards Dinner, which will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, we are asking all of our members to Nominate Outstanding Chamber Members for the year 2016 in the following categories:

  • Business of the Year
  • Small Business of the Year
  • Business Person of the Year
  • "Entrepreneur of the Year" Award
  • Lifetime Achievement Award

GENERAL CRITERIA FOR EACH CATEGORY:

  • Nominee has been an active member of the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce,
  • Nominee has supported the Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce programs and activities,
  • Nominee is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the greater Marlborough region,
  • Nominee should have a consistent high degree of success demonstrated through business performance,
  • Nominee should display high standards of business practices.

Please complete the nomination form, highlighting the major achievements or qualifications of the nominees and:

  • Fax to the Chamber at (508) 481-1819, or
  • Mail it to the Chamber at 11 Florence St., Marlborough, MA 01752

All nomination forms must be submitted no later thanThursday, February 8, 2018.

Nomination Due Date: February 8th 2018

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Presented to a company/organization that has excelled in many areas throughout the year including company growth, creation of new jobs, increase in revenue and innovative products or services. Business will have a supportive employee culture, continually focus on customer service and exhibits overall company excellence. Lastly, they will have demonstrated economic support to the business community in the Marlborough region.

Company Name ______

Reason for Nomination ______

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

Staying power- a substantiated history as an established business. Growth in number of employees, sustained expansion, increase in sales/unit volume and network. Contributions to aid community projects. Innovativeness of product or service. Demonstrates entrepreneurial potential for long term success.

Company Name ______

Reason for Nomination ______

BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR

Exceptional customer service, initiative, enthusiasm & energy. Works on projects or initiatives outside the realm of normal duties. Displays loyalty and commitment to the customer and exceeds the customer’s expectations. Has gone above and beyond their regular assignment in recognizable ways.

Name, Title______

Company Name ______

Reason for Nomination ______

“ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR”AWARD

Presented to an emerging business and/or individual that has exemplified the true entrepreneurial spirit. Exhibits outstanding performance. Demonstrates effective interactions when facing new or difficult tasks. Must not have worked more than two years in their current position.

Company Name______

Reason for Nomination ______

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Havelong termbusiness success,leadership and community involvement. Demonstrated flexibility & adaptability in an everchanging business world. Has made creative contributions of outstanding significance over their entire career.

Company Name______

Reason for Nomination ______

Signature of Nominator ______

Address______

Telephone Number ______

THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO COMPLETE THIS NOMINATION