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STCOC Business of the Year Applications Now Open

STCOC Business of the Year Applications Now Open



The Business of the Year Awards recognize and honor our members that have demonstrated leadership, positive growth, development, and integrity in operation as a business, as well as a commitment to the community.
 
Complete the appropriate application below to be considered. The deadline to submit an application is Monday, April 21, 2025.
*** Self nominations are welcome! *** 
 
This year's awards will include: Small, Medium, Large, Emerging & Minority Owned Businesses, Entrepreneur, Non-Profit, Innovation, Community Impact, Business Leader and Young Professional.
 
Finalists will be announced the week of May 5. The 2024 Business of the Year Awards Dinner will be hosted on June 12.

Business of the Year
APPLY HERE: http://business.southtampachamber.org/form/view/35934
View a Sample Application Here

  • Small Business (1-10 employees)
  • Medium Business (11-25 employees)
  • Large Business (26+ employees)
  • Emerging Business (Business founded after January 1, 2022 and before January 1, 2024.)
  • Solo Entrepreneur (No employees)
  • Minority Owned Business
  • Innovation
  • Community Impact
Non-Profit of the Year
APPLY: http://business.southtampachamber.org/form/view/35933
View a Sample Application Here

Business Leader
APPLY: http://business.southtampachamber.org/form/view/35932
View a Sample Application Here

Young Professional
Applicant should not turn 40 before June 18, 2025.
APPLY: http://business.southtampachamber.org/form/view/35930
View a Sample Application Here

Application Information & Deadlines:
  • 3/10/25 - Applications Open
  • 4/21/25 - Applications Close
  • 5/5/25 - Finalists Announced
  • 6/18/25 - Awards Dinner
  • Applications must be submitted one (1) time online.
  • Two additional items (letter of reference, bio, photographs, news articles, product samples, etc.) may be uploaded at the end of the application.
  • Previous finalists 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, 2024.
  • The STCOC Business of the Year Awards will be presented at an evening ceremony on June 18, 2025. (Please note - if a representative of your organization or business is not able to participate in the awards presentation, please do not submit an application.)

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