Nonprofit Partnership Award - Industry Appreciation Awards

The Nonprofit Partnership Award recognizes an outstanding partnership between a business and a nonprofit organization on an initiative or project that has made a significant positive impact in Lee County.

Applications for the Nonprofit Partnership Award are now closed.

Please complete the application form below and submit prior to June 30, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. EST.

You may download the application template as a word document via the button below. We strongly recommend you complete your application using this template and when you are ready, submit all of your responses in the online application all at once. Please note that all applications must be submitted online via the form below. No paper applications will be accepted.

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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)

Company Owner / Principal Name(Required)

Title(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Nonprofit Organization Information

Organization Name(Required)

Address(Required)

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

Phone(Required)

Website(Required)

Year Established(Required)

Type of Nonprofit(Required)

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

Organization Owner / Founder Name(Required)

Title(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Nonprofit Organization Social Media Accounts

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Other

Geographical Information

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

Fort Myers(Required)

Bonita Springs(Required)

Cape Coral(Required)

Estero(Required)

Lehigh Acres(Required)

The Islands(Required)

North Fort Myers(Required)

Dunbar(Required)

Outside Lee County(Required)

International(Required)

Employee Benefits

In the sections below, check all that are offered

Employee Relations(Required)

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Sick Time

Cafeteria Plan

Employee Assistance

Profit Sharing Programs

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Work Schedule

Stock Option

Policy/Employee Handbook

Life Insurance

Personal Time

401(k)

Company Car

Supplied PPE

Work From Home

Other

Other(Required)

Training and Empowerment(Required)

Leadership Training

Company Loans

Tuition Reimbursement

Reimbursement

Team Bonus

Continuing Education

Certificate Training

Customer Relations Training

Computer Training

Skill Set Training

Diversity/Sensitivity Training

Other

Other(Required)

Personnel Benefits(Required)

Loan Forgiveness Program

Personal Concierge Service for Employees

Employee Recognition Programs

On-site Daycare Services

Time Off for Community Service

Other

Other(Required)

Client / Customer References

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

Business / Client Name (1)(Required)

Contact Person(Required)

Address(Required)

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

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Business / Client Name (2)(Required)

Contact Person(Required)

Address(Required)

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

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Person Completing Application

Name(Required)

First

Title and Company(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Judging Elements

Judging for the Nonprofit Partnership Award will be based in part upon the following sections. Please provide a brief narrative of 250 words or less under each judging element using quantifiable examples and information.

Partnership History
Sound Business Strategies and Practices, Business
Sound Business Strategies and Practices, Nonprofit Organization
Project or Initiative Specifics and Outcomes
Additional Information

Partnership History(Required)

Detail the origins of the partnership between the company and the nonprofit organization. What aligned the mission of the nonprofit with the goals of the company?

Sound Business Strategies and Practices, Business(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? Include metrics and statistics demonstrating strong business operations and the underlying strength of the company, including relevant financial information and growth projections. If applicable, describe the approach to customer service, both internal and external.

Sound Business Strategies and Practices, Nonprofit Organization(Required)

Describe the organization’s strategic vision and management practices. How are administrative processes managed (i.e., payables, receivables, collections, and cash management)? Include metrics and statistics demonstrating strong business operations and the underlying strength of the nonprofit. How does this align with the vision of the corporate partner, creating greater value for both organizations?

Project or Initiative Specifics and Outcomes(Required)

What were the goals and objectives of the program under consideration for this award? Demonstrate a need that had been identified, along with a description of how the project met the stated need. Provide statistics and metrics to illustrate positive outcomes that measure the impact on the community.

Additional Information(Required)

Offer any additional information as to why you believe this partnership should win the Nonprofit Partnership Award. List any applicable awards/recognitions the business has received.

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