2026 Entrepreneur of the Year Award Nomination Survey

Nominate a deserving Entrepreneur for the 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year. This award celebrates an individual who demonstrates exceptional vision, leadership, and commitment to building and growing a successful for-profit business. The award honors an entrepreneur whose drive, resilience, and strategic decision-making have contributed to business growth, created opportunities for others, and made a positive impact on their industry and Union County.

To qualify, the Entrepreneur 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.

Limit content to a maximum of two paragraphs for each item below and please be specific.

Please complete the following application by Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

1.Contact and Background Information(Required.)

Company Name

Business Phone Number

Name of President/CEO/Owner

Exact Title

Address (city, State, Zip)

Number of Employees

Email Address

Website

Nomination Prepared by:

Company Affiliation

Nominator's Phone Number

Nominator's Email Address

Describe Type of Business

2.What entrepreneurial accomplishments, innovations, or strategic decisions have contributed most significantly to the business's success? Include examples of new products, services, markets, technologies, or business practices that distinguish the company from competitors.(Required.)

3.Describe the company's growth over the past three to five years. Include examples of business expansion, job creation, revenue growth, market development, or other measurable achievements that demonstrate entrepreneurial success.(Required.)

4.Describe how the entrepreneur has demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision, and resilience. How have they navigated challenges, adapted to change, or overcome obstacles while continuing to grow the business?(Required.)

5.How has the entrepreneur positively impacted Union County through job creation, mentorship, philanthropy, volunteerism, economic development, or other community contributions?(Required.)

6.What additional information should the committee consider about this Entrepreneur?(Required.)

7.By checking this box and completing your application you are acknowledging that:(Required.)

I understand incomplete applications will not be considered. All information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

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