Infusionsoft is inviting all small businesses to nominate themselves for the 2013 Small Business Innovator of the Year Award. Your small business could win the title of “Small Business Innovator of the Year” and the grand prize, valued at $10,000 in marketing education and promotion for your business. These awards honor the entrepreneurs in our community who exemplify the spirit of innovation.
There will be one Innovation Winner in Northern California for EACH of the following categories:
- Women-Owned Business
- Minority-Owned Business
- Certified Green Company
- Pre-Revenue Company (VC backed company but pre-revenue)
- Socially Responsible Company
- New Business (less than 2 years in operation)
- Non-Profit (501c3)
- Young Entrepreneur (owner less than 35 years old)
- Seasoned Entrepreneur (owner 65+ years old)
- Longevity (same business running for 25+ years)
You may submit the same small business in as many categories as they are qualified for. Submit an application to nominate your small business HERE. Applications are due by February 17. Click here to view eligibility and award criteria.
One Grand Prize winner will receive an Innovator plaque, their business profiled in the San Francisco Business Times and recognized on stage during the Infusionsoft Innovation Summit on March 15, 2013 in San Francisco, CA.
If you are a PCV-advised entrepreneur and would like to nominate your small business for an award, we will be happy to help you submit your application. Please contact Amelia Pentecost, Marketing & Development Coordinator at apentecost@pcvmail.org.
Check out Infusionsoft’s website for more details about the awards: http://partners.infusionsoft.com/gocustom/Innovator
Good luck!