Call for Nominations: 2003 Business of the Year Award

Each year the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors honors local companies that contribute to the county’s economy and its citizens. The intent is to give recognition to small, medium and large organizations that consistently uphold the principles and standards of ethical business practices and that advertise and sell with integrity, participate consistently in community, trade associations and local programs that better our county/region. How does the company respond to complaints, problems, or concerns brought to its attention? Does the company treat its employees with concern, respect, and equity? How does the company contribute to the local economy in terms of investment, tax revenue and jobs?

On behalf of Chesterfield County, the Department of Economic Development is inviting nominations for the 2003 Business of the Year. Anyone from within the community may nominate a company or a business may self-nominate. The nominated company may assist in filling out the entry form. Entry is free. The categories are:

  • Small Business – Company with 50 employees or less
  • Medium Business – Company with 51-300 employees
  • Large Business – Company with over 300 employees

Winning one of these awards brings significant benefits – prestige, media coverage, a boost for sales and marketing and increased staff morale.

How winners are chosen: After the nominations are received, the nominated companies will be contacted and asked to fill out an information form based on the following criteria. The selection committee, which will consist of business people and county staff selected for their business knowledge, will review the submitted entries by the nominated companies. The decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. The winners will be recognized during Virginia Business Appreciation Week in May 2003.

You may nominate a company by filling out the nomination form at www.chesterfieldbusiness.com/award/. The deadline for nominations is February 1, 2003.

Criteria I

Enhance the community where the employees work and live; include work
environment and community enhancements

Criteria II

Demonstrate financial success, economic contributions to Chesterfield
(in terms of investment, tax revenue and jobs), innovation and peer recognition
over the past three years

Criteria III

Demonstrate customer satisfaction and quality control
initiatives

Eligibility:

Must have been in business in Chesterfield County
for the past three years