Business of the Year Awards nominations are open

Photo courtesy of the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce

The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the annual Business of the Year Awards.

Nominations will be accepted through the online nomination form at the Chamber’s website. Once nominated, each nominee will receive a follow up questionnaire for more detailed information. Chamber membership is not a requirement to be eligible.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, Oct. 4.

 There are five categories nominees will be considered for: 

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR – Recognizes the outstanding East Dallas business of the year.

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR – For Entrepreneurial Achievements and noted individual successes during the past year.

CHAIRMAN’S AWARD – For outstanding community and Chamber support by a company and/or an individual associated with the company who has made an outstanding contribution to the community and to the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce.

LIVE LOCAL AWARD – Recognizes a small business/small business owner in East Dallas, who is a community leader that supports and gives back to the community.

 R.S. MUNGER BUSINESS PIONEER AWARD – Criteria for Consideration: Was solely (or at least primarily) responsible for the development of an innovative technology, creative/artistic concept or process, or business method, model or concept; Significant East Dallas connection (lives, works here – currently or for a large part of life).

Winners will be announced on Oct. 16 and the awards will be presented at a luncheon on Nov. 19 at the Lakewood Country Club.