Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Small Business of the Year Awards – Celebrating Excellence in Small Business and Non-Profit Leadership!

Please submit your nomination for a small business and/or non-profit organization. There is no limit to the number of businesses/organizations you can nominate.
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IMPORTANT: The number of nominations a business / organization receives has NO bearing on the awards selection process. Only one nomination is needed for a business / organization to be invited to apply for an award.

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For-Profit Business Criteria for Eligibility:

• Business has been open and operating locally for a minimum of three (3) years under the same ownership – as of the date of nomination
• Has no more than 80 employees (two part-time employees equal one full-time employee)
• Operates as a for-profit, full-time business conducting a substantial amount of business in Manatee County
• Past award winners, current award judges, and current employees and officers of the Manatee Chamber are not eligible. Past winners can be found here.

Non-Profit Organization Criteria for Eligibility:

• Active and locally operating non-profit organization 501(c)3 or 501(c)6 registered in the State of Florida for at least three (3) years – as of date of nomination
• Has no more than 80 employees (two part-time employees equal one full-time employee)
• A non-profit organization conducting a substantial amount of impact in Manatee County
• Past award winners, current award judges,  and current employees and officers of the Manatee Chamber are not eligible. Past winners can be found here.

Nomination Deadline: June 6, 2025