St Anthony Village Area Chamber of Commerce. Outstanding Business of the Year Award

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1 St Anthony Village Area Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Business of the Year Award The Outstanding Business of the Year award was established in 1993 to recognize an outstanding business located in or serving the community of St. Anthony Village. Eligibility The company must be located in St. Anthony Village, have an office in St. Anthony Village, or be a member of the St. Anthony Village Area Chamber of Commerce. However, it is not a prerequisite that the company be a Chamber of Commerce member. Guidelines Nominations may be initiated by any individual, group, or organization to recognize a company. The owner or employee of a company cannot nominate his/her own company. Guidelines for person(s) initiating the nomination: 1. Review the award criteria. 2. Complete the nomination form. Additional sheets, if required, may be used. Please type or print clearly, 3. Obtain at least two (2) letters of recommendation from people who can give personal testimony about the company s accomplishments. Letters must have first and last name, mailing address, phone number and address for all people nominating & supplying recommendation letters and availability to attend the Annual Meeting & Awards ceremony on April 11, Mail the nomination form and letters to: St. Anthony Village Area Chamber of Commerce, Villager of the Year Awards Committee, 3301 Silver Lake Road, St. Anthony, MN 55418

2 Criteria A company and/or its owners and employees must 1. have contributed community service in St. Anthony Village. Community serviced is defined as: participation in civic groups, civic activities, or any charitable or non-charitable giving or activity which benefits the community above and beyond the main products or services which the company provides. 2. provide quality products and/or services to the community. This includes products and services to consumers and/or other businesses. 3. have facilities that are well maintained and/or attractive. 4. have a good relationship with its employees. 5. Additional factors for consideration (but not mandatory) include leadership in the industry, product innovation, and/or growth. Timeline All nominations and accompanying materials must be received by (not post marked by) the St. Anthony Village Area Chamber of Commerce no later than March 1, The Outstanding Business Award will be presented at the St. Anthony Village Area Chamber s Annual Meeting on April 11, 2019.

3 OUTSTANDING BUSINESS AWARD NOMINATION FORM To the St. Anthony Village Area Chamber of Commerce Villager of the Year Award Committee St. Anthony Village City Hall 3301 Silver Lake Road St. Anthony, MN Dear Committee: It is a pleasure to nominate for the Outstanding Business Award for distinguished service to the community of St. Anthony Village. (Give full name of nominee to be honored, just as you wish the award lettered in the event the award is granted.) Company Name. Company Address. Company President/Owner. A. Community Service: Describe the contributions the company has made to the community (community service) above and beyond the main products or services which the company provides.

4 B. Quality products and services: Describe the basis for your belief that the company provides quality products and/or services. C. Describe the company s facilities. D. If possible, describe the relationship between owner/management and the employees.

5 E. If possible, describe how the company has: a. Been a leader in the industry: b. Demonstrated product innovation: c. Grown in sales volume and/or number of employees: F. Letters of recommendation: Attach at least two (2) separate letters of recommendation from people who can give personal testimony about how the nominated company meets the criteria listed above. Letters of recommendation may include specific examples, anecdotes, dates, and facts relating to the nominees accomplishments. Letters of recommendation should include writer s name, address, telephone number, address and relationship to the nominee. Please also note contact information below for each recommendation letter being included. 1 st Nomination submitted by:. Date. Address. Phone. . Relationship to Nominee. 2nd Nomination submitted by:. Date. Address. Phone. . Relationship to Nominee.