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2013 San Diego Small Business Awards Application

Please complete all sections. The information included on this form will be considered confidential and will only be used by the panel of judges in their decision making process. Please make sure to review the application instructions before applying. Refer to the evaluation criteria in order to provide all necessary information for each category you are applying.

Applications are due March 29, 2013. To download the application click here.

Winners will be announced live at the Small Business Awards Reception on June 25, 2013. Award winners will receive a complimentary tabletop exhibit at a future event ($125 value). All award finalists will be featured in the printed event program.


Company Information

Award Category

Please check the box(s) that best fits your organization’s area of accomplishment. In order to be eligible you must be able to address all criteria for the award(s) you are applying for.

OUTSTANDING EMERGING BUSINESS

Demonstrating revenue growth and staying power

INNOVATIVE PRODUCT OR SERVICE

Innovation in technology, invention, product, or service

INNOVATIVE MARKETING CAMPAIGN/CONCEPT

Innovation in marketing Concept & Campaign execution

EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE

Demonstrating superior customer service

Written Information

Please answer the following questions in 200 words or less per question. Refer to the evaluation criteria listed on the application instructions in order to provide all necessary information for each category you are applying for. If applying for more than one category, you may submit separate written answers for each category you are applying for.

  1. Background

    *Provide a brief history of your business (how it started, major changes, developments).

  2. Company Growth

    *Demonstrate how the company has maintained consistent growth, both in number of employees and revenue. (All financial information will remain strictly confidential).

  3. Product or Service Description

    *Describe your company product, service, marketing campaign and/or program.

  4. Success Story

    *This is your chance to tell us why you think your company should win! Describe how your business is unique and/or has demonstrated excellence in its field. Provide accomplishments and success stories as it relates to the award category.

  5. Membership Involvement

    *Tell us how chamber membership has contributed to improvement of your business (networking, benefits, advocacy, etc)?

Supplemental Materials

Supplemental materials in addition to this application are highly recommended but not required. Examples include photos, recognition in media (newspaper, TV, radio), letters of recommendation, testimonials, and marketing/promotional materials. Refer to the evaluation criteria in order to provide all necessary information for each category you are applying for.

Supplemental materials can be emailed to businessaward@sdchamber.org, faxed to (619) 744-7443 or mailed to:

San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
Attention: Small Business Awards Applications
402 West Broadway, Suite 1000
San Diego, CA 92101

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