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Nominations Now Open for 2010 Omaha 25 Awards
Published: 12/2/2009
Nominations for the 2010 Omaha 25 Awards are now being accepted. The awards recognize Greater Omaha area individuals and businesses for their contributions to the positive growth of our business community. Twenty-five winners will be recognized at a luncheon at the Holiday Inn Omaha Convention Center on Tuesday, May 11, 2010.
2010 Award Categories:
Corporate Citizenship Award
The Corporate Citizenship Award recognizes an organization whose philosophy of giving has made a significant impact on the Omaha metropolitan community's health and well being. The award was created to encourage and support corporate social responsibility.
The Corporate Citizenship Award is sponsored by FirstComp.
Emerging Business of the Year Award
The Emerging Business of the Year Award recognizes a successful business start-up that has laid the foundation for future growth and achievement by developing sound business strategy and practices.
Excellence in Business Awards
The Excellence in Business Awards recognize outstanding companies with an operating history of at least five years, demonstrated positive revenue and payroll growth over the last three years, and demonstrated excellence in business practices.
Golden Spike Awards
The Golden Spike Awards recognize businesses or industries that boost economic development and the stability in all areas of metropolitan Omaha. These recipients have expanded their businesses through capital improvements, expanded operations or added jobs over the past five years and have an operating history of at least 10 years.
The Golden Spike Awards are sponsored by Northwest Bank.
Minority Business of the Year Award
The Minority Business of the Year Award recognizes a successful ethnic minority-owned firm that has demonstrated business growth and contributions to the community.
Nonprofit Organization of the Year Award
The Nonprofit Organization of the Year Award recognizes organizations for their excellent stewardship of resources and exceptional outcomes.
Small Business of the Year Award
This award is chosen from the 2009 Small Business of the Month Award winners. This business is recognized for its commitment to strong customer service and community involvement.
The Small Business of the Month and Year Awards are sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska.
Women in Leadership Award
The Women in Leadership Award recognizes and honors women leaders who have excelled in their chosen field, devoted time and energy to strengthen and transform the community and mentor and develop others.
Nomination forms, which include the criteria for each award, are available at OmahaChamber.org/Omaha25. A completed form and the additional information requested are required for the nominations. The deadline for nominations is Monday, Feb. 1, 2010.
The 2010 Omaha 25 Awards Luncheon is sponsored by KETV and SMITH HAYES Financial Services Corporation. The Corporate Citizenship Award is sponsored by FirstComp. The Golden Spike Awards are sponsored by Northwest Bank. The Small Business of the Month and Year Awards are sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska.