This form is for the Hispanic Enterprise of the Year category.
General Eligibility for Nominating a Business:
- Based in Central Florida
- 51% or more Hispanic ownership
- Last 3 years of taxes and/or CPA-certified financial statements
- Businesses that have been finalists but have not won are eligible to receive the Don Quijote Award.
- If a business or professional has been nominated in multiple categories, the nominee is only eligible to submit an application in one category.
- The business must be a member in good standing of the Hispanic Chamber, or a client or service provider of Prospera.
The business must meet at least 3 of the following:
- Minimum $750,000 in annual revenue
- Minimum of 5 years established
- More than 10 employees
- Office or storefront (not home-based)
- Demonstrated community impact
Those who are not eligible for the Don Quijote Award include:
- Elected officials or those running for office
- Board members, employees, and immediate relatives of employees of the Hispanic Chamber or Prospera
- Members of this year's Don Quijote Awards selection committee
- Past award winners
