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The Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2021 large and small business of the year awards, which will be presented at the Chamber’s 92nd annual award banquet, on January 26, at the Houma-Terrebonne Civic Center.
The Business of The Year award recognizes companies that excel in community involvement, chamber involvement and economic value to the community.
Houma Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce presents two companies with the award at the annual banquet. The small business award is given to a business with 25 or less full-time employees. The large business award is given to a business with more than 25 full-time employees. Business owners are welcome to nominate their own company.
In order to qualify for a nomination, the company must meet the following criteria:
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Chamber Involvement- 20%
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Minimum of 3 consecutive years of membership in the Chamber
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Service on committee
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Attendance at functions
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Community Involvement – 40%
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Volunteer activities
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Activities supported financially
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Awards/honors received
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Business Information – 40%
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Describe business (basic information)
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Total number of employees
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Number of employees in Terrebonne Parish
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Number of years active in Terrebonne Parish
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Economic value to the community
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Awards/honors received
In addition, a business must have a minimum of three years business history. Previous award winners are eligible for five years.
The awards will be given to businesses that have demonstrated ethical leadership and corporate stewardship, made a difference in their communities, and contributed to the advancement of important economic and social goals. One award will be presented to a company with a total of 25 or less full-time employees and the other to a company with a total of more than 25 full-time employees.
The deadline to submit a nomination for the award is Friday, January 7. To fill out an application, please visit the Houma Terrebonne Chamber website here.
Or email nicol@houmachamber.com with the subject line (Business of the Year)
