Rotary Club of Prince George County

Criteria and Timetable for Business of the Year

Businesses considered for nomination for the club’s Business of the Year (BOY) should meet all or most of the following criteria:

Must have a professional business license to do business in Prince George County.

Has visibly made contributions to the good of the community through the use of financial or physical resources including, but not limited to offering use of facilities, equipment, volunteer employee time, etc.

Business employees have been visible in the community and volunteered in numerous ways.

Reputation for high ethical standards in dealing with customers and with employees.

Have a relationship with or in support of the Rotary Club of Prince George County, e.g., web sponsor, Picnic or other fundraiser sponsor, provision of other support such as facilities, employee time, etc.

No nominations of tax exempt or governmental entities for this award.

Suggested timetable for nomination and selection of Business of the Year:

February 1 – BOY Committee appointed if not previously appointed

February 1- 30-Criteria/Nomination Form distributed to club members, if not sooner

March 15 – Nominations to be accepted by Committee

March 30 – BOY recipient recommendations submitted to Board

April 1-15 – Board to vote on Business of the Year Recipient

Awards recommended to be bestowed in May of the Rotary year at the annual Rotary picnic.

May 15-June 30 –Press Releases, Newspaper articles, general promo of award recipient and ceremony

Business of the Year Nomination Form

Name of Nominated Business: ________________________________________

Physical Address: __________________________________________________

Web Address: _____________________________________________________

Name of Contact & Position: _________________________________________

Phone Number: _______________

Email address: ________________________

Business License in Prince George: _____ Yes _____ No

Founding date of Business: ___________________________________________

Qualifying Criteria: (See Criteria. Additional information may be appended.)

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Name of Nominator: _________________________________________________