2008 Information 2008 Nomination Form 2008 Application Packet 2008 Nominees 2008 Finalists 2008 Winners  Past Winners

Objective

To recognize and honor businesses that have demonstrated “Best Practices” of entrepreneurship such as, sound business planning, fiscal responsibility and work process innovation in operating their business.

Criteria

• Any for-profit business headquartered in Tarrant County
• The applicant must be the owner, partner or major shareholder of the business, and active in its day-to-day operations
• The business must be financially stable and operational for a minimum of three years with the exception of the Emerging Business which is less than three years
• Companies who provide a current member to the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will not be eligible for consideration
• Companies must be a member of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce at time award is presented

Categories

Awards will be presented in the following categories:

• Emerging Business (in business less than three years)
• 1-10 Employees
• 11-50 Employees
• 51-150 Employees

Awards are based on information relevant to the conclusion of the businesses’ most recent fiscal year prior to September 1, 2007.

Judging Elements

• Business Growth and Performance
• Sound Business Strategies and Practices
• Customer Service Strategies and Practices
• Business Challenges
• Unique and Innovative Approaches
• Community Involvement and Contribution

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