Annual Business Awards & Recognition
The Boise Metro Chamber, as well as many other organizations throughout Idaho, honor businesses with awards throughout the year.  Below is a listing of award program details, nomination information and contact numbers, from both the Chamber and other organizations, for your reference.

2008 Small Business of the Year Awards
Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce

The spirit of the Small Business Awards is to recognize those businesses that have a history of outstanding business practices in the Boise community.  This award honors the entrepreneurship, sustainability, productivity and effort put forth in a small business.

Candidates must be:  a Chamber member in good standing; a for-profit venture; locally owned and privately held; profitable and/or demonstrating fiscal responsibility and adequate capitalization in the last fiscal year; a company employing fewer than 200 full time equivalent employees and in the business for a minimum of three successive years by the current ownership.

The Small Business Awards luncheon will be held on June 21, 2007 at the Boise Centre on the Grove.  The luncheon is part of a day of activities including the Business-2-Business Trade Show and Business After Hours.  Nomination deadline is May 16th, 2008.

Additional information:
Barb Bowman
Vice President Member Services
Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce
208.472.5242
bbowman@boisechamber.org

2006 Idaho Business Review
Seventh Annual Accomplished Under 40

The Idaho Business Review honors the achievements of 40 of Idaho's top leaders under 40 years old.

Important Dates:
Nomination Close-January 27, 2006
Winners Announced-February 10, 2006
Publication-March 20, 2006
Awards Luncheon-March 20, 2006

Additional information:
Steve Martin
c/o Idaho Business Review
P.O. Box 8866
Boise, ID 83707
steve.martin@idahobusiness.net 

Click here for Nomination Form in PDF format

Distinguished Corporate Stewardship Award
Presented at the 120th Annual Meeting

The goal of the Corporate Stewardship Award is to showcase the most innovative examples of how Boise Chamber member companies "do well and do good" and how good management can deliver a wide variety of economic and social benefits.

Nomination forms due February 1, 2006

Additional information:
Barb Bowman
Vice President Member Services
Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce
208.472.5242
bbowman@boisechamber.org

Click here for Nomination Form in PDF format

The Non-Profit "Making a Difference" Community Service Award
Presented at the 120th Annual Meeting

The goal of the Non-Profit "Making a Difference" Community Service Award is to showcase the most innovative examples of how Boise Chamber non-profit member companies "do well and do good" in contributing to the social and economic well-being of the Boise community.

Applications due February 1, 2006

Additional information:
Barb Bowman
Vice President Member Services
Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce
208.472.5242
bbowman@boisechamber.org

Click here for Application form in PDF format

Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility

The Boise Metro Chamber and Idaho First Lady Patricia Kempthorne are encouraging employers to apply for the Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility.  Employers in the Boise area-one of 16 communities nationwide chosen to participate in this initiative-are invited to apply.

The Sloan Awards will honor small, medium and large organizations in the public and private sector that successfully use workplace flexibility to meet both business and employee needs.  The Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce is partnering with When Work Works to present the Sloan Awards to local employers.

Winners will be honored here locally and will also receive national recognition.  Applications are being accepted online at  www.whenworkworks.org  from November 15, 2005 through January 13, 2006.

National Association of Women Business Owners
2005 Business Woman of the Year

Candidates for the Business Woman of the Year will be judged based on their dedication to business growth, employee development, owner and personal accomplishments, and community involvement and advocacy for women in business.  In order to be fully considered please include the following information and materials with your completed nomination application:

A detailed overview of candidate including business performance and history, mentoring, leadership in the community and other awards. 

 Business marketing and publicity collateral materials with photos, if applicable.

Letter of recommendation from financial institution or certification of financial performance from CPA.

Additional Information:
NAWBO
Rachel Hall
Department of Energy-Idaho
805 W. Idaho street, Suite 300
Boise, ID  83702
208.334.1067
hallrc@id.doe.gov
www.nawboboise.org
Click here for application

EnviroGuard Pollution Prevention Award

Recognizing Outstanding Achievement in Pollution Prevention.  Boise City established the EnviroGuard Pollution Prevention Award in 1998. The award is presented to Boise businesses demonstrating notable pollution prevention efforts.

Pollution prevention is any activity, including the use of materials, processes, or practices that reduce or eliminate the creation of pollutants or wastes at the source. Also called source reduction, these efforts will reduce waste volumes and/or toxicity of wastes generated. Benefits include lower operating costs, improved working conditions and productivity, reduced liability, and stewardship of the environment.

Additional Information:
Boise Public Works Department
Angela Deckers or Megan Kershner
P.O. Box 500
150 N Capitol Blvd.
Boise, ID  83702
208.384.3901
eguardaward@cityofboise.org

2004 Idaho Woman Entrepreneur of the Year -
Idaho Business Review

A panel of distinguished Idaho business leaders will review completed nominations and make the final determination.  Finalists will be profiled in a special Idaho Business Woman magazine.  Winner will be announced at the Woman Entrepreneur Awards Banquet, 2005.

Additional Information:
Idaho Business Review
200 N. Fourth St., # 300
Boise, ID  83702
208.336.3768
208.336.5534 (Fax)
info@idahobusiness.net
www.idahobusiness.net

Idaho Governor's Export Marketing Award

The Idaho Export Council annually sponsors the awards as part of the Idaho World Trade Day celebration in Idaho.  Categories include:  Export Marketing for firms with under 100 employees, Export Marketing for firms with over 100 employees, and one or more Special Awards for significant contributions to state and national economic advancement in support of exporting Idaho products and services.  Award recipients will receive a plaque and the use of the Idaho Governor's Export Marketing Logo.

Additional information:
David Christensen 208.362.0668 or Amy Benson 208.334.2470

Idaho Export Council
700 W. State Street
PO Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0093
208.364.7791
208.334.2783 Fax

Integrity Counts!  Better Business Bureau, Inc.

The Board of Directors of the Better Business Bureau serving Southwest Idaho and Eastern Oregon developed Integrity Counts! in 1997. The purpose is to recognize businesses in the surrounding communities for demonstrating a commitment to integrity and ethical business practices. 

The program begins each year in early spring with a nomination process that calls out to communities from Ontario to Twin Falls, up to Sun Valley and New Meadows.

Additional Information:
Better Business Bureau, Inc.
4355 Emerald, Suite 290
Boise, Idaho 83706
208.342.4649
208.342.5116 Fax
www.askbbb.org
info@boise.bbb.org e-mail

Minority Small Business Person of the Year
U.S. Small Business administration

The contributions of small minority owned companies to our economy and our community are substantial and significant, certainly worthy of recognition and appreciation.  Every year SBA selects a Minority small Business Person of the Year in each state. 

Nominations for the award may be made by chambers of commerce, banks, trade associations, or other agencies.  The winner will be eligible for regional and national recognition during Minority Enterprise Development Week in Washington D.C.

Nomination packets should be postmarked or hand delivered to SBA's Boise District Office no later than July 16, 2005.

Additional Information:
U.S. Small Business Administration
380 E. Park Center, Ste. 330
Boise, Idaho 83706
Rodney Grzadzieleski, project coordinator 208.334.1696 ex. 333
www.sbaonline.sba.gov/id

Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award

In offering this awards program the Idaho Psychological Association wishes to honor businesses and other organizations that are committed to creating a healthy work environment for their employees.  The awards recognize practices in four areas of effort:  employee involvement, family support, employee development, and health and safety.

Additional Information:
Idaho Psychological Association
P.O. Box 352
Boise, Idaho 83701
208.375.0125 Phone/Fax  
IPA@Qwest.net  
www.idahopsych.org

For further information and an application, please contact Richard Swenson, Ph.D. 208.785.8430 or swensonr@idhw.state.id.us.  Application deadline is February 24, 2006.  Winners will be honored at a publicized event in Boise.