2025 STCOC Young Professional Application The Business of the Year Awards recognize and honor our members that have demonstrated leadership, positive growth, development, and integrity in operation, as well as a commitment to the community. Check to indicate the application and deadline information has been read. * I understand and agree to the following. Application Information & Deadlines: -Applications must be submitted one (1) time online. -Two additional items (photographs, news articles, product samples, etc.) may be uploaded at the end of the application. -Previous finalists and winners are eligible to apply. -For questions, please contact events@southtampachamber.org -The judging criteria takes the neatness, professionalism and completeness of your application into account. -Member must be in good standing at the time of this application and must agree to remain an invested member of the South Tampa Chamber through December 31, 2025. -The STCOC Business of the Year Awards will be presented at an evening ceremony on June 18, 2025. (Please note - if you are not able to participate in the awards presentation, please do not submit an application. Applicant should not turn 40 before June 18, 2025. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Monday, April 21, 2025 by midnight. Name of Applicant This is how your name will be listed on all printed/published materials and award if applicable. First Name * Last Name * Organziation Information Organization Name * This is how your business/organization will be listed on all printed/published materials and award if applicable. Phone Number * Email Address * Social Media Mark N/A if you or your company does not use a particular platform. Facebook Page * Instagram Page * X(Twitter) Page * LinkedIn Page * Young Professional of the Year Application All fields must be complete or application will be disqualified. Please keep each answer to 200 words or less. General Business Information: Give a brief description about your company/organization, its history and services/products. * Describe how you have demonstrated leadership, inspired change, and achieved results in your community and/or within your company. * What are your future career goals and how do you envision continuing to make a positive impact in your field? * Describe how you have been active in your community (charitable contributions, volunteer work, program engagement, advocacy, association membership, etc.). * List any awards or special recognition you have received. * What else would you like us to know about you? What makes you unique? Tell us something about you that we can not google? * OPTIONAL for All: Please upload any additional items (letters of reference, bio, photographs, news articles, etc.) Upload File 1 Upload File 2