This award sponsored by First Commerce Credit Union has been created to recognize those that make up the backbone of our community. Winners are hard-working, active in the community, innovative, and have been in business for at least two years.

In order to be eligible, a small business must the following criteria:

1. Be a Chamber member in good standing
2. Have 35 employees or fewer
3. Not have an affiliation with a franchise, or have corporate branding **Acting agents for corporations (franchise owners) are ineligible.
4. Not have won this award in any month in the previous year
5. Be able to document community involvement
6. Have been a Chamber Member for 2 or more years
7. Must have employees and a physical location in Valdosta or Lowndes County

**Once nominated, your completed application finalizes your nomination for the judging round.**