NOMINATION FORM FOR SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD 2015 Small businesses are the foundation of the Branson business community and we want to recognize their contribution to the area. Please take the opportunity to nominate a deserving small business for the Chamber's annual Small Business of the Year Award. This award is given based on the information on this form; each question has a corresponding value and is rated by a panel of no fewer than four judges. To be eligible for the Small Business of the Year Award, the business must be physically located in Taney or Stone County. The award will be presented at the Small Business, Charity & Ozark Mountain Hospitality of the Year Dinner. The application must be complete to be considered for the award. Business/Individual Submitting the Nomination (Self-nominations and those submitted anonymously will not be considered for the award and they cannot be listed as a nominated organization.): Name: Date: Business Name and Address: Email: Telephone: Signature: Fax your nomination by April 22 to Julie Bolton at 337-5887, drop it by the Chamber of Commerce office at 269 State Hwy. 248, mail it to BLACC, P.O. Box 1897, Branson MO 65615, or e-mail to jbolton@bransonchamber.com Page 1 of 2
NOMINATION FOR SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Name of Business: Owner: Physical Address of Business: Telephone: Fax: Email: Year Founded: Number of Employees: Principle products or services: 1. Describe the staying power of this business by providing a brief history of the business. 2. Describe any obstacles faced by the business and the steps taken to overcome those obstacles. 3. Describe any innovative products or services offered: (Try to show the creativity and imagination of the business.) 4. Describe any process used by the business to pursue higher quality and/or operational performance. 5. Describe any involvement of the business with community organizations (i.e. member of the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Branson Main Street Association, Rotary Club, etc.). 6. Please provide additional information to support why you feel this business should receive the Small Business Award. (Employee training programs, etc.) Please feel free to contact the business you are nominating to assist with this form. THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO RECOGNIZE THIS BUSINESS! Page 2 of 2
NOMINATION FORM FOR CHARITY OF THE YEAR AWARD 2015 Non-profit organizations are a viable and valuable force in the fabric of our community. This award is given to the local non-profit organization that distinguishes itself through excellence in pursuit of its mission while meeting a defined public need, providing outstanding service to its constituents and the community, and demonstrating good stewardship of donor dollars and sound business practices. To be eligible for this award, the organization must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt and designated as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. Please take the opportunity to nominate a deserving non-profit organization for the Branson Chamber's Annual Charity of the Year Award. This award is given based on the information on this form; each question has a corresponding value and is rated by a panel of no fewer than four judges. To be eligible for the Charity of the Year Award, the non-profit must be physically located in Taney or Stone County. The award will be presented at the Small Business, Charity & Ozark Mountain Hospitality of the Year Dinner. The application must be complete to be considered for the award. Business/Individual Submitting the Nomination (Self-nominations and those submitted anonymously will not be considered for the award and they cannot be listed as a nominated organization.): Name: Date: Business Name and Address: Email: Telephone: Signature: Fax your nomination by April 22 to Julie Bolton at 337-5887, drop it by the Chamber of Commerce office at 269 State Hwy. 248, mail it to BLACC, P.O. Box 1897, Branson MO 65615, or e-mail to jbolton@bransonchamber.com Page 1 of 2
NOMINATION FOR CHARITY OF THE YEAR Name of Charity: Contact person: Physical Address of Organization: Telephone: Fax: Email: Year Founded in Local Area: Please attach additional pages if this form does not include sufficient space for your answers. 1. Provide a short history of the organization, its mission, and whom the organization benefits. 2. Describe the impact of this organization on the community; what would our community be like without this non-profit? 3. What is the specific benefit of this organization to the business community? 4. Describe programs or activities of the organization. 5. What makes this non-profit unique? 6. Describe any involvement of this non-profit organization with other community organizations. Include any affiliations or partnerships with other organizations showing cooperation within the community and non-duplication of services. 7. Please provide any additional information to support why you feel this business should receive the Charity of the Year Award. THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO RECOGNIZE THIS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION! Page 2 of 2
NOMINATION FORM FOR OZARK MOUNTAIN HOSPITALITY AWARD 2015 Great customer service is critical to the success of any organization. Ozark Mountain Hospitality is legendary. People come back to Branson year after year because they know they are going to be cared for as if they are family. The ability to deliver this kind of hospitality to the Branson guest is not a skill, but an inherent trait that truly comes from within. Please take the opportunity to nominate a deserving business for the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Ozark Mountain Hospitality Award. This award is given based on the information on this form; each question has a corresponding value and is rated by a panel of no fewer than four judges. To be eligible for the Ozark Mountain Hospitality Award, the business must be physically located in Taney or Stone County. The award will be presented at the Small Business, Charity & Ozark Mountain Hospitality of the Year Dinner. The application must be complete to be considered for the award. Business/Individual Submitting the Nomination (Self-nominations or those submitted anonymously will not be considered for the award, and they cannot be listed as a nominee.): Your Name: Date: Business Name and Address: Email: Phone: Signature: Fax your nomination by April 22 to Julie Bolton at 337-5887, drop it by the Chamber of Commerce office at 269 State Hwy. 248, mail it to BLACC, P.O. Box 1897, Branson MO 65615, or e-mail to jbolton@bransonchamber.com Page 1 of 2
NOMINATION FOR THE OZARK MOUNTAIN HOSPITALITY AWARD Name of Business: Business Address: Phone: Fax: Email: Please attach additional pages if this form does not include sufficient space for your answers. 1. Describe the impact this business s superior customer service has on the community. 2. Describe what makes this business approach to customer service unique? 3. Describe what draws customers back to this business year after year. 4. Describe any involvement of the business with community organizations (i.e. member of the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Branson Main Street Association, Rotary Club, etc.). 5. Describe how this business uplifts, and benefits, those who work for it. 6. Please provide any additional information to support why you feel this business should receive the Ozark Mountain Hospitality Award. THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO RECOGNIZE THIS BUSINESS FOR A HIGH LEVEL OF CUSTOMER SERVICE! Page 2 of 2