2012 nomination application
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Good Business Practices Deserve Recognition
Nomination Procedure
On a maximum of four typewritten, front-only, single-spaced pages, list information supporting sections II
through IV. Be clear and concise (bulleted lists are best). For section V include up to ten additionalpages/attachments such as copies of awards, certificates, correspondence, and other supporting materials.
Any pages beyond the allowed number per section will be removed. Nomination Application forms, and other
information can be found on the Small Business Awards website at http://www.midcolumbiasmallbiz.com .
I. Nominated Business and Nominator Information (5 points)
Name of Nominated Business and supporting information as follows:
• Name, address, and, phone of the
business
• Name and contact information for the
business owner(s) or local manager
• Number of employees (must be 60 FTE
or less )
• Length of time in business
• Products and/or services the
business provides
Name of Nominator and supporting information as follows:
• Name, address, phone, fax and
email address of nominator
• Relationship to the nominee
• Nominator Qualification: Employee,
long-time customer, supplier,
business owner, regulator, etc.
II. Employee Relations (30 points) (Bulleted lists are preferred)
1.
What processes are used to maintain a safe, pleasant working environment for employees?(10 points)
2. What techniques are employed to motivate employees through benefits and incentives, i.e.
profit sharing, stock ownership, savings plans and/or creative employee incentives, etc.? (10
points)
3. How does the company promote personal and professional growth, decision-making and the
development of employees? (10 points)
III. Customer Relations (30 points) (Bulleted lists are preferred)
1. In what ways does the business consistently demonstrate concern for customer satisfaction
and the ethical treatment of customers? (10 points)
2. How does the business demonstrate a commitment to high quality merchandise and/or
service? (10 points)
3. What follow-up techniques/practices are used to retain customers? (10 points)
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IV. Community Relations (30 points) (Bulleted lists are preferred)
1. How is the business location maintained: is the location well lit, clean, attractive and safe;does the building and its landscaping enhance the surrounding area? (Applies to both
commercial and home-based areas) (10 points)
2. How does the business and owner, as a whole, participate in local Benton/Franklin county
community affairs? Example: Chamber(s) of Commerce, civic organizations, etc. (10 points)
3. How are staff (non-owners) involved in Benton-Franklin communities? Example: participation in
City Council business, volunteer work, community board of directors, etc. (10 points)
V. Supporting Documents and Presentation (5 points)
Attach up to ten (10) documents supporting your nomination. Consideration will be given to therelevancy of the documents. (Awards, letters of support, outstanding achievements, etc.)
REQUIRED:
• Provide seven (7) complete nomination application packetsDrop off or mail applications to:
Pasco Chamber of Commerce1925 N. 20th
Pasco, WA 99301 One “creative” digital picture of your business to be showcased in the Awards Program E-mail the photo to: [email protected]
Scoring of Nomination Application Packets
Points are awarded for complete and accurate information with clear and concise descriptions. Consideration
is also given to overall package presentation. Relevancy of attachments and attention to details, such as
spelling and grammar will be considered. We have posted a Maximum Scoring Tips – Nomination Application
on the website that has some suggestions for preparing your application.
DEADLINE: Friday, March 30, 2012, 5:00 p.m.
Late entries will not be accepted.