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On behalf of Governor Charlie Crist, Enterprise Florida is calling for nominations for the 2010 Governor’s Business Diversification Awards, which recognize
Florida companies in emerging and high-technology industries for their outstanding contributions to the state’s economic growth. The awards will be presented during
Industry Appreciation Week, held annually in September. (Date TBD).
Deadline for nomination forms: June 25, 2010 – 5:00 p.m. EST
News Release: http://www.eflorida.com/PressDetail.aspx?id=8376
Nomination forms: www.eflorida.com/govawards
Governor’s Business Expansion Award: For Florida companies that expanded their operations in 2009, investing capital and creating jobs for Floridians.
Governor’s Newcomer Award: For new-to-Florida companies that began operating in 2009.
Governor’s Export Excellence Award: For Florida companies with a significant increase in documented export sales in 2009.
Governor’s Entrepreneurship Award: For Florida start-up companies (less than 5 years old) that have set a standard for entrepreneurship and creativity.
Governor’s Innovation Award: For Florida companies, organizations or institutions that through product or process best exemplified innovative leadership in 2009.
Governor’s Green-to-Gold Award: For Florida companies, universities, or other organizations that through product or process best exemplified “green” leadership.
What are the criteria to be eligible?
Companies in the following sectors are encouraged to apply, but all nominations will be considered:
· Aviation/Aerospace
· Clean Energy
· Corporate Headquarters
· Distribution/Logistics
· Education/Training
· Emerging Industries
· Financial/Professional Services
· Homeland Security/Defense
· Information Technology
· Life Sciences
· Manufacturing
· Marine
· Trade/Export Services
Past winners of the Governor’s Business Diversification Awards must wait at least two years before re-applying in any award category.
What do winning companies receive?
· Governor’s Business Diversification Award
· Presentation of award at a reception in Tallahassee, hosted by Governor Charlie Crist, with guests including other winners and key economic development representatives. Winners are permitted to bring one guest.
· Public acknowledgement:
ü National/global recognition via posting of winners at www.eflorida.com/govawards
ü Announcement of winners via statewide news release.
ü Company name listed in Florida Trend magazine.
What is the nomination process?
Self-nominations are acceptable as well as nominations by local economic development organizations. Contact your area economic development organization by clicking on the county your business is located in at http://www.eflorida.com/FloridasRegionsSubpage.aspx?id=54
Companies will compete with others in similarly sized markets. There will be nine judges for the awards program. In the case of a tie, Enterprise Florida will make the final decision.
Awards will be given in each of the following market categories:
Mid Market: County population up to 150,000
Major Market: County population 150,001 to 800,000
Mega Market: County population 800,001 and higher
E-mail completed nomination forms by June 25, 2010 – 5:00 p.m. EST to: GBDA@eflorida.com or fax: (407) 956-5562. Mailed forms are accepted at the address listed below.
Contact:
Veronica Serrano or Liefke Cox
Enterprise Florida Inc.
800 North Magnolia Ave
Suite 1100
Orlando, FL 32803
Tel: (407) 956-5600
Email: GBDA@eflorida.com
