2022 Douglas County Small Business Awards Nomination Form

Celebrating businesses that were true rock stars over the past year. These businesses created a mix of innovation, growth and service to the community. Finalists will be selected in each category by employee size.Criteria: demonstrated growth (sales, customer base, employee size, etc.) between 1/1/2021-6/1/2022, demonstrated innovation within their industry and/or the community, must be in operation for three years or more (as of 1/1/2019), contributed to Chamber and/or community-oriented projects, must be for-profit, must be located in Douglas County. Business does not have to be a Chamber investor, any business in Douglas is encouraged to apply.

This is a special shout-out to businesses that are shaking up the small business space. We will celebrate unique business concepts, creative marketing and branding, and innovative ways of reaching clients. Criteria: demonstrated innovation and creativity within their industry and/or the community, must be in operation LESS than three years (as of 1/1/2019), must be for-profit, must be located in Douglas County, business does not have to be a Chamber investor, any business in Douglas is encouraged to apply.

This top-tier recognition will pay tribute to an entrepreneur who has reached the pinnacle of prosperity over time. Criteria: leader for a for-profit company with 1-50 employees, business must be located in Douglas County, business owner does not have to be a Chamber investor, any business owner in Douglas is encouraged to apply.

Celebrating an organization and individual’s efforts to improve and support community health and healthcare infrastructure. Criteria: individuals must currently live or work in Douglas County, organizations must have a location in Douglas County, business or individual does not have to be a Chamber investor, any business or individual is encouraged to apply.