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Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce requests nominations for business leader awards

Mar 15, 2023 02:04PM ● By WNC Business

Who do you think shines as a small business leader in Buncombe County? Your boss? Your friend? The owner of your favorite local business?

Or does your family-owned business stand out?

The Chamber's annual leadership awards recognize outstanding businesses and leaders. Tell us who you think deserves recognition: nominate someone for Small Business Leader of the Year or submit an application for Family Business of the Year.

Nominations are due Friday, April 7th.

The Small Business Leader of the Year Award program recognizes two individuals who clearly reflect quality and dedication in the operation of small business (under 50 employees) in the Asheville area and provide leadership accomplishments including innovation, initiative and civic responsiveness.

Nominee Criteria

  1. Must be an owner/partner/major shareholder of the small business, active in the day-to-day management and operation of the business.
  2. Small business is defined as 50 or fewer employees.
  3. Significant business achievements; industry awards, public recognition, other achievement or recommendations.
  4. Exhibits leadership in business and community affairs.
  5. Innovative person who shows creativity in business decisions or in development of specific products or services.
  6. Responds to business challenges and problems with effective solutions.
  7. Exhibits initiatives in new job development and equal opportunity employment.
  8. Participates in community affairs and activities contributing time, effort, and resources.
  9. Active involvement in professional and/or trade associations.
  10. Must be a member of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Please fill out the form at AshevilleChamber.org/SmallBusiness to nominate an individual for this award. Contact Member Services at 828-210-2729 for questions.

The Family Business of the Year Award, sponsored by the UNC Asheville Family Business Forum, recognizes a family-owned business for their contributions to the community and success as a family-owned enterprise. Self-nominations encourage.

Nominee Criteria

  1. Must be a family-owned business located in Buncombe County.
  2. Demonstrates significant business achievements.
  3. Exhibits leadership in business and community affairs.
  4. Exhibits good practices of a family business.
  5. Must be a member of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Please fill out the form at Asheville Chamber.org/FamilyBusiness to apply for this award. Contact Member Services at 828-210-2729 for questions.

Source: Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce