Nominate a deserving business, including your own, for the 2025 Rising Star. The Rising Star Award celebrates Union County’s highest performing new companies (for businesses 1-3 years old) and recognizes those that have exceeded initial targets for growth and financial performance; best demonstrated an understanding of their competitors, customers, and the markets they operate in; and have the foundations in place for continued commercial success.

To qualify, the business must be a Chamber member in good standing.

Award recipients will be chosen by an independent panel of judges. Finalists and recipients for all awards will be recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Awards Event in December. Previous award recipients are not eligible for nomination for the same award category for five years.

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Please complete the following application by Wednesday, September 30, 2025.

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* 1. Contact and Background Information

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* 2. Identify the product or service provided by the company in terms that will be easily understood by someone outside the industry sector.

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* 3. What specifically related to product innovation, customer service, and/or employee engagement sets this company apart from its competitors?

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* 4. Describe how this company creates customer and staff engagement.

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* 5. Describe examples of leadership in its industry and/or community involvement.

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* 6. What additional information should the committee consider about this company?

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* 7. By checking this box and completing your application you are acknowledging that:

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