NOMINATIONS

In April of each year, the Committee for Business and Economic Development (CBED) recognizes outstanding business leaders and their contributions toward enhancing Howard County’s diverse economic environment. The awards program showcases the success of businesses owned by minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities.

Awards are presented in the following categories:

• Outstanding business achievement by a business owned by a minority, woman, or person with disability
  
  “Outstanding business achievement” is based upon evidence of growth in sales, profit and/or employees; new product introductions and/or markets entered; customer relationships and/or strategic alliances formed.
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• Individual achievement by a minority, woman, or person with a disability
  
  “Individual achievement” is evidenced by the extent to which an individual has achieved success and attained authority within a company or other organization. Business achievement also may be demonstrated by successive promotions within an organization, receipt of company and/or industry honors and awards, or other similar measures.
  
  
• A company or business leader promoting the value of equal business opportunity
  
  “Equal business opportunity practices” are evidenced by the inclusion of service suppliers and contractors; advancing diversity in employment and promotion; mentoring relationships with firms owned by minorities, women, and/or individuals with a disability. Consideration should also be given to the company’s community support and involvement as evidenced by contributions by the company of time, money and/or goods and services to improve business opportunities for the area’s diverse population.

For more information and to attend the 2010 CBED Annual Business Recognition Breakfast Program, please click here.