BizX 2026 Nominations are Now Open!

Winning an award doesn’t just celebrate success — it elevates your brand and amplifies your impact.

Awards aren’t just trophies anymore.

When people search Google or ask AI tools like ChatGPT for the best companies in an industry, award winners and finalists are what appear. Being recognized instantly elevates your credibility.

Each nomination takes 60 seconds and puts a deserving business owner on the radar and invites them to step forward for national recognition.

You may nominate yourself or someone else for any category that applies. Multiple category nominations are welcome.

Entrepreneur Of The Year

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Recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate leadership, creativity, vision, strong business goals, and meaningful achievements.
entrepreneur OTY

Minority Owned Business of the Year

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Honors businesses that are at least 51% minority-owned and operated, highlighting growth, innovation, community impact, and business success over the past three years.
Minority Biz OTY

Young Entrepreneur of the Year

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Recognizes entrepreneurs under 30 who demonstrate leadership, creativity, vision, strong business goals, and meaningful achievements.
Young Entrepreneur OTY

VP/Director/Department Head of the Year

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Honors senior leaders who show strategic thinking, excellent team leadership, organizational success, and a strong impact on company growth and culture.
VP_Director OTY

Employee of the Year

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Recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond in their roles through exceptional performance, dedication, and positive impact on their team or company.
Employee OTY

Best Non-Profit Organization

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Recognizes nonprofits that demonstrate strong growth, meaningful impact, and clear business and personal value created through their mission.
Best Non-profit

Best Retailer of the Year

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Honors retailers showing strong sales growth, longevity, innovation, and excellent customer service.
Best Retailer OTY

Best Food Service/Quick Service

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Recognizes food and quick-service businesses that excel in service, quality, innovation, customer experience, operations, and adaptability.
Best Food Service

Best Manufacturer/Wholesaler/Distributor

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Honors businesses in manufacturing, wholesale, or distribution that show strong performance, clear growth drivers, and a solid future plan.
Best Manufacturer

Female Entrepreneur of the Year

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Recognizes women entrepreneurs over 30 who show leadership, resilience, creativity, business growth, and strong future planning.
Female Entrepreneur OTY

Most Innovative Organization

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Honors organizations that develop and introduce new products or services effectively and show a strong strategy for future growth.
Most Innovative org

CEO of the Year

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Recognizes CEOs who demonstrate strong leadership, mentorship, business growth, and a clear path to future success.
CEO OTY

Best Community Impact

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Honors organizations that show measurable community value through jobs created, revenue added to the marketplace, and meaningful community engagement.
Best Community Impact

Favorite Neighborhood Business

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Recognizes locally owned businesses that are deeply connected to their community and make a positive impact through customer service and neighborhood support.
Favorite Neighborhood biz

Best Service Based Over 10 Employees

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Honors service-based companies with more than 10 employees that show strong sales growth, a clear unique selling proposition, and a solid future strategy.
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Best Overall Company

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Recognizes the top-performing business across the award categories.
Best Overall Company

Best Service Based Under 10 Employees

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Honors small service-based companies that show strong growth, a clear value proposition, and a strong plan for the future.
Best Service - UNDER 10 Employees

Best Customer Service

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Recognizes businesses that go above and beyond in customer service and show ongoing improvement and team commitment.
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Best Company Culture

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Honors organizations that build a positive culture both internally and externally, celebrate achievements, and support employee success.
Best Company Culture
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