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Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
Location
This event will be live-streamed to registrants (except nominees and major sponsors).
The 2020 Small Business Awards will be held as a hybrid event. Nominees and major event sponsors will be present at the Crowne Plaza Springfield Convention Center on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. All other registrants will watch the event live-streamed from the hotel to their office or home computer. Instructions on connecting to the virtual event will be sent out via email on the morning of the event.
Fees/Admission
Registration (Virtual Access)
$15 - members
$35 - non-members
Advocate Sponsor - $250
Sponsor will be provided visibility in pre-event promotional materials, an emailed program to registrants sent in advance, acknowledgement in the event Powerpoint, as well as provide up to 10 registrants to access the event remotely in the program.
Registrations made and not canceled within 72 hours of event will be invoiced.
Contact Information
Heather Woomer
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Description
Award Categories
Not-for-profit Business Director of the Year
Recognizes an executive of a not-for-profit corporation who has demonstrated the innovative use of organizational skills and management expertise to create or expand the organization's results to the community.
New & Emerging Business Owner of the Year
Recognizes a business owner whose company has been in business for a minimum of 1 year but less than 4 years and has demonstrated outstanding performance through innovation, growth, staying power and contributions to the community.
Small Business Owner of the Year
Recognizes a business owner whose company has been in business for a minimum of 4 years and has demonstrated outstanding performance through innovation, growth, staying power and contributions to the community.
Lifetime Award Business Owner of the Year
Recognizes a business owner whose for-profit company has been in business in Sangamon County for a minimum of 25 years and who has made significant contributions to commerce and the community.
Disclaimer: All businesses and organizations must be based in Sangamon County and Chamber members in good standing. You can visit our Business Directory for a full list of Chamber members. Nominees will be selected in each category at the discretion of the Small Business Awards Committee from the submitted nominations. Decisions of the Committee are final and binding. You can find a full list of the eligibility requirements here.