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Hosted by
Northern Gila County Economic Development Corporation
Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce
Town of Payson - Economit Vitality Department
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Important Dates:
Deadline: All nominations need to be received no later than February 25, 2010. Nominations may be mailed to Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce , PO Box 1380, Payson, AZ 85547 or dropped off at The Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce located at 100 W. Main St., in Payson.
Finalist Announcment: Finalists will be announced by Friday, April 1, 2011
Award Presentation:
The Rim Country Business Awards ceremony will be held Thursday, May 19, 2011 in the Performance Auditorium of The First Church of the Nazarene from 11:00 to 2:00
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Award Categories
Small Business of the Year
Eligibility: Any business in the Rim Country Area with less than 10 employees.
Large Business of the Year
Eligibility: Any business in the Rim Country Area with more than 10 employees.
Business of the Year
Any Business in the Rim Country
Non-Profit Category
Nominating Instructions:
Carefully read the eligibility requirements for the award categories. On a separate piece of paper, respond to the questions that support the judging criteria for the award category. Supporting documentation such as photos, newspaper clippings, marketing material, awards and lists of accomplishments may be included with the nomination. Please limit the supporting documentation to five 8 1/2 x 11 pieces. This documentation will not be returned, so please do not submit original awards, photos, etc. Click here for the nomination application.
Questions for Businesses:
- Discuss the performance of this business, description of business and the operational strategies.
- Describe the customer service philosophy and practices of this business.
- What are the most pressing business challenges and how is the business overcoming them?
- What makes this business unique and/or innovative? Possible responses address products, business methods or services.
- What community involvement or support has this business been involved with this past year?
- Describe the employee culture and/or employee relations. Possible responses address working environment, professional development, internal mentorship or paid and non-paid benefits.
- Discuss the quality of the products and/or services of this business.
- What has this business done to be environmentally responsive?
- Give examples to show the entrepreneurial spirit of the business.
- How has this business made a difference in the Rim Country?
- Provide any additional information you would like the judges to consider.
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