The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year award. This award recognizes an entrepreneur who has distinguished themselves not only by their success in business, but also by their creativity, innovative spirit and community involvement. Entrepreneurs must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the Entrepreneur of the Year Award:

• Owner, partner or major shareholder of the business, and active in its day-to-day operations.

• The business must be a member of the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce at the time the award is presented.

• The business must be financially stable and operational for a minimum of 12 months.

Eligible applicants will be judged on the following:

• Use of unique and innovative business development practices/models

• Business growth and performance

• Community image, impact, involvement and contribution

• Operational excellence

The winner of the 2016 EOY award will be recognized at the Chamber’s December Member Economic Luncheon and will be nominated for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year Award.

Download the 2016 Entrepreneur of the Year Application at AugustaMetroChamber.com. Completed applications must be returned to the Chamber by Friday, November 4^th via fax, email or mail.