2025 STCOC Business Leader 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. 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 your or your company does not use a particular platform. Company Facebook Page * Company Instagram Page * Company X(Twitter) Page * Company LinkedIn Page * Company Legal Information Year Company was Founded * Year Company Began Operation in Tampa * Total Current Number of Employees * Indicate full time, part time and contract employees. Business Leader 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 within your own company. * Describe your management philosophy and how it impacts your company culture. * 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 (bio, photographs, news articles, etc.) Upload File 1 Upload File 2
