Large Business Inclusion & Diversity Award - Industry Appreciation Awards

Recognizes a local business with more than 50 employees that demonstrates strong vision and leadership in overcoming social and diversity obstacles, leading to an improved business environment and results.

Please complete the nomination form below and submit prior to June 30, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

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Business Information

Business Name(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Phone(Required)

Website(Required)

Year Established(Required)

Type of Business(Required)

Main Product(s) and/or Service(s)(Required)

Business Owner Information

Company Owner / Principal Name(Required)

Title(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Social Media Accounts

Facebook

Instagram

Other

Geographical Information

What percentage of current business comes from the following geographical areas?

Fort Myers(Required)

Estero(Required)

Bonita Springs(Required)

Lehigh Acres(Required)

Cape Coral(Required)

Dunbar(Required)

The Islands(Required)

Outside Lee County(Required)

North Fort Myers(Required)

International(Required)

Client / Customer References

List two current or former clients / customers that we may contact.

Business / Client Name(Required)

Contact Person(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Business / Client Name(Required)

Contact Person(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Person Completing Application

Name(Required)

Title and Company(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Judging Elements

Judging for the Small Business Inclusion & Diversity Award will be based in part upon the following sections. Provide a brief narrative of 250 words or less under each judging element using quantifiable examples and information

History and Philosophy
Sound Business Strategies and Practices
Business Challenges
Diversity and Inclusion
Unique and Innovative Approaches
Community Involvement and Contributions
Additional Information

History and Philosophy(Required)

Provide a synopsis of the company, including but not limited to, its history and products and/or services offered. What differentiates the business from others in the industry? What attributes is the company most proud of? What do you attribute the success of the business to?

Sound Business Strategies and Practices(Required)

Describe the company’s strategic vision and management practices. How are administrative processes managed (i.e., payables, receivables, collections and cash management)? How do those strategies and practices set the business apart from others in the industry? If applicable, describe the approach to customer service, both internal and external.

Business Challenges(Required)

Describe challenges the business has faced and how they have been addressed. What is the biggest competitive threat and the plan to overcome this? What is the biggest challenge in keeping growth momentum and the strategy to maintain growth? Describe plans for the company’s future.

Diversity and Inclusion(Required)

Describe how your organization exemplifies diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Frame the diversity across front-line associates and leadership. What tactics do you leverage to foster diversity and inclusion across your organization? Share how leadership overcomes social and diversity obstacles that have ultimately led to an improved business environment and results.

Unique and Innovative Approaches(Required)

Describe innovation or creativity used in product and/or service development, marketing, etc. How is this different from others in the industry?

Community Involvement and Contributions(Required)

Describe the company’s relationship with the Lee County community at large, community involvement and corporate citizenship efforts.

Additional Information(Required)

Offer any additional information as to why you believe this organization should win the Small Business Inclusion & Diversity Award. List any applicable awards/recognitions the business has received.

Business Information

Business Owner Information

Social Media Accounts

Geographical Information

Employee Benefits

Client / Customer References

Person Completing Application

Judging Elements