Rules

• Companies can self-nominate or be nominated by someone else.
• A completed Application form must be submitted in order to be considered for an award.
• Applications will be accepted from current chamber members in good standing.
• When the Chamber receives a nomination for a company, they will be immediately notified, unless that nomination comes after the Application deadline (see below).
• Answers may be in the form of bullet points instead of essay format when applicable.
• Please limit each answer to a maximum of 250 words.
• Businesses applying are encouraged to include any relevant images or documents. Images must be limited to 5 and compiled into a single PDF or document. Please include a picture of your staff. (Staff photos may be used at the event).
• The judging criteria for the 2020 Business Awards is based on the information submitted in the application packet that demonstrates how your business stands out as a leader in Greater Gainesville.
• Finalists and winners will be selected by a panel of judges made up of local business leaders and past award winners. All judges’ decisions are final.
• In order to create a fair judging process, a minimum of three different applicants are required for each category.
• The application fee has been waived this year
• Please submit a high-resolution business logo with the application via e-mail in .jpg, .pdf, .ai, or .eps format to stevec@gainesvillechamber.com.
• All finalists will be recognized and winners will be announced the Business Awards Celebration on December 3rd, 2020.
• All completed applications are due on or before 4:00 PM on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 to Steve Cannon, stevec@gainesvillechamber.com or 300 E. University Ave, Ste. 100, Gainesville, FL 32601.