2024 Salute to Small Business Award Applications Available May 1st
Commerce Lexington Inc. began honoring the contributions that small businesses have on our economy in 1986, and since that very first Salute to Small Business event, the impact of small businesses on the global economy has become greater than ever. The 2024 Salute to Small Business Awards presented by Forcht Bank will kick off with the release of this year’s awards application on May 1, 2024, culminating with the Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon on August 16 at Central Bank Center, during which we’ll name a new Small Business of the Year. The deadline to apply for the 2024 Salute to Small Business Awards is Friday, June 21.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARDS:
AWARD CATEGORIES:
- Business Success Award
- Entrepreneur Award
- Minority Business Award
- Nonprofit Community Impact Award (*Not eligible for overall Small Business of the Year Award)
ELIGIBILITY FOR AWARDS:
- Businesses must be active members of Commerce Lexington Inc.
- Businesses must have completed three (3) or more full years of operation in the local market with fewer than 150 employees.
- Small businesses can apply for one award category.
- Past Category and overall Small Business of the Year award recipients are not eligible to reapply for 5 years from the date of their award presentation.
Why You Should Apply for the Salute to Small Business Awards:
Winning the Minority Business Award was pivotal for us, signaling that our dedication and efforts had indeed paid off. It was incredibly rewarding to see our work acknowledged by industry peers. The impact of this award on our business has been remarkable. It's like a stamp of approval that opens doors and builds trust when approaching new opportunities. The credibility boost has been invaluable in securing contracts and creating job opportunities. To other small businesses considering applying, embrace the opportunity! Your story, hard work, and impact on the community deserve recognition." |
The Salute to Small Business award program through Commerce Lexington has shown to be an invaluable opportunity for my small business. Winning the Entrepreneur Award was such an honor - that my peers felt I was worthy of the title. But more than that, as the recipient of the award, it has given my business credibility and exposure that we wouldn't otherwise have. Commerce Lexington is the leader in business across central Kentucky, and when they named us the winner of this category, it confirmed to the community that we were a company you wanted to work with. If you are considering applying for any of the award categories - I highly recommend you go for it!" |
PRESENTED BY:
PLATINUM SPONSORS:
Community Trust Bank
Lynn Imaging / Monster Color
GOLD SPONSORS:
Central Bank & Trust Co.
H-L Media (Lexington Herald-Leader & Kentucky.com)
Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance
TravelHost of the Bluegrass
Community Trust Bank
Lynn Imaging / Monster Color
GOLD SPONSORS:
Central Bank & Trust Co.
H-L Media (Lexington Herald-Leader & Kentucky.com)
Kentucky Employers' Mutual Insurance
TravelHost of the Bluegrass
SILVER SPONSORS:
WesBanco Bank
WUKY 91.3FM
WesBanco Bank
WUKY 91.3FM
For Salute to Small Business Sponsorship opportunities, contact Lisa Mahan.